Vanguard· 58m ago· 1 min read
Argentina President Javier Milei has alleged that the wave of criticism directed at the country's national team during and after the 2026 FIFA World Cup was part of a coordinated campaign financed by the US Democratic Party and the governments of Brazil and Mexico.
According to The Guardian, Milei made the claims during an interview with a local radio station on Sunday, more than a week after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final.
The Argentine leader argued that the backlash, which included allegations of racism among Argentina supporters and claims that FIFA favoured Lionel Messi's side, was politically motivated.
“It was the work of progressive minds who do not want the ideas of freedom to succeed,” Milei said.
He further claimed that Brazil's government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, provided the largest share of the alleged funding behind the…
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