Fans are convinced the World Cup is ‘rigged’ for Lionel Messi and Argentina after winning their FOURTH penalty in six games

FANS have launched a wild theory that the World Cup was ‘rigged’ after Argentina were awarded their FOURTH penalty of the tournament.

Lionel Messi took on Croatia on penalties and put his side on course to a 3-0 win.

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The 35-year-old produced a brilliant performance, catching Josko Gvardiol by surprise before setting up his side’s third.

But some fans online have complained of foul play, citing the number of penalties Argentina were awarded during the tournament.

The Albiceleste had four penalties in Qatar, three of which were scored by Messi.

against Saudi Arabia.

He opened the scoring in the shock defeat by Saudi Arabia, missed one against Poland but converted from 12 yards against the Netherlands on Friday and again in the semifinals on Tuesday.

The most controversial penalty was against Poland.

But Tuesday’s decision also sparked debate, with ITV pundits Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Ian Wright not happy with it – although former referee Peter Walton agreed with the decision.

The penalty was awarded after Julian Alvarez was rattled by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.

Some fans took to Twitter to vent their anger, claiming that the tournament was being held in Argentina’s favour.

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One mistakenly tweeted: “This has got to be the most rigged World Cup ever. Argentina got 5 penalties.”

While a second added: “How was that a penalty. This World Cup is definitely rigged.”

Another conspiracy theorist wrote: “The whole World Cup is designed for Messi to win it. Funny how some people still don’t believe it.”

While another commenter snorted: “Fixed! That’s not a penalty!!!! So sick of every referee favoring Argentina/Messi in this tournament. Joke.”

After Messi’s incredible assist for the third Argentine, another Twitter user mocked those crying fouls, writing: “I think the third goal is too rigged haha ​​hahahha Messi is Goated.”

Messi meets the winner of tomorrow’s clash between Morocco and France in Sunday’s final.

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