WIRE โ€” Former Brazil star, Caio Ribeiro, has claimed that Argentina captain Lionel Messi is being protected by the referees at the ongoing World Cup. Ribeiro stated this ahead of Argentinas World Cup final with Spain on Saturday. Speaking on Brazilian TV, Robeiro recalled the foul Messi committed against Algeria, insisting that the 39-year-old forward should have World Cup 2026: Referees protecting Messi Brazils Ribeiro

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