FIFA Forced To Delete Tweet Declaring Messi GOAT After World Cup

 

World football governing body FIFA has been forced to delete a tweet declaring Lionel Messi as the GOAT.

 FIFA made the declaration on Sunday, December 18, shortly after Messi had helped Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar. 

The PSG superstar was in flawless form during the recently concluded tournament, with the 35-year-old scoring seven times during the competition. 

Messi's seven goals include a brace during Argentina's clash against France in the final, played at the Lusail Stadium. 

His triumph on the global stage with La Albiceleste saw many suggest that the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has cemented his place as the greatest footballer of all time.

 FIFA seemed to validate the claim as they tweeted: 

FIFA deleted this tweet after getting called out for being biased and receiving backlash.

A professional account of the biggest football organisation in the world.

It has always been Ronaldo vs the rigged system. pic.twitter.com/KqEuRtEKj0

— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) December 20, 2022

FIFA faces backlash from fans 

Sportbible reports that FIFA's tweet saw them face considerable backlash from fans, who accused the global football entity of bias. 

While a section of their followers agreed with their GOAT claim, there are those who were quick to express their displeasure. 

One tweeted:

 “FIFA deleted this tweet after getting called out for being biased and receiving backlash." 

A second noted: 

“A professional account of the biggest football organisation in the world." 

Source: Sportbrief