World Cup 2026: Referees protecting Messi - Brazil's Ribeiro

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Brazil

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World Cup 2026: Referees protecting Messi - Brazil's Ribeiro

Former Brazil star Caio Ribeiro has claimed that Lionel Messi is protected by referees at the 2026 World Cup. Ribeiro said ahead of the Argentina-Spain final that Messi should have been sent off for a dangerous tackle against Algeria. Messi has scored eight goals and provided four assists so far.

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