Shafaqna Pakistan: Lionel Messi has inspired Argentina’s run to a blockbuster World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.
However, the defending champions’ progress has also sparked a wave of unfounded conspiracy theories online, falsely claiming that Argentina has received favourable treatment during the tournament.
Social media has been flooded with AI-generated videos and memes promoting the narrative, including manipulated images of FIFA President Gianni Infantino alongside Messi and other fabricated content suggesting bias in Argentina’s favour.
From contentious refereeing decisions to claims of being handed a kind draw to the final, AFP breaks down the main incidents which have given rise to the conspiracy theories:
Source: Dunya News
