World Cup 2026 controversy: Messi, Trump, and a conspiracy thriller
Published on: July 8, 2026, 11:24 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Lionel Messi might be the World Cup’s overwhelming protagonist, shaping moments and defining games. But a background crew, Gianni Infantino, Donald Trump, enraged managers, referees, and the error-checking mechanism, are putting in heavy shifts as support cast. Add conspiracy theories, corruption and rigging allegations, and the World Cup has the intrigue of a spy movie.
