Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi has addressed allegations that FIFA is showing favoritism toward Argentina captain Lionel Messi during the 2026 World Cup. Mikel firmly rejected these claims, stating, "I'm not buying into that bullshit." He attributed the narrative to Ronaldo supporters, remarking, "This is all...Ronaldo fans coming up with all this crap." Mikel further explained that Argentina earned their position by winning their matches and navigating a favorable path through the tournament. He concluded by noting, "Messi is doing his job...and...breaking records."
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