Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World Cup

Argentina's president Javier Milei is alleging a coordinated 'anti-Argentina campaign' around the World Cup, blaming US Democrats, Brazil, and Mexico for orchestrating criticism of his country's team, racism accusations against its fans, and conspiracy theories claiming Lionel Messi received preferential treatment from FIFA. According to The Guardian, Milei characterized the pushback as part of a plot to thwart what he calls the 'ideas of freedom.' The claims surface more than a week after Spain won the tournament.

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