Argentina went ahead of France in the 2022 World Cup final thanks to a penalty. Leo Messi didn’t fail, and scored his sixth goal in the tournament. The Argentinaplayer has scoredin every match of the knockouts.
However, many fans weren’t convinced that Ousmane Dembele touched Ángel Di María in the box. To many, there wasn’t a foul and the Argentine player just pretended to be hit. Either way, it seemed like the VAR didn’t review it.
Argentina has become the team with five penalties awarded during a sole World Cup. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is the player with the most penalties thrown in World Cups with six. Here, check out the funniest memes and reactions.
Fans don’t think Argentina deserved a penalty: Funniest memes and reactions
Since the World Cup began, there’s been a conspiracy theory that says Argentina has “bought” the tournament. Of course, it’s only speculation but fans think that referees have “helped” Argentina. Check out the funniest memes and reactions:
No idea how that is a penalty. Ref made up his mind immediately.
— Ali. (@UtdAlii) December 18, 2022
That wasn’t a penalty.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 18, 2022
BREAKING: FIFA has announced that Argentina will get a penalty today for this foul on Gvardiol against Morocco. pic.twitter.com/fIb8pse7Ak
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) December 18, 2022
These lot get a penalty every game, they’ve had 5 in one World Cup ����
— . (@utdcynical) December 18, 2022
Messi without penalties pic.twitter.com/T66WUbqxPJ
— Ron (@RMFCRON) December 18, 2022
messi penalty *pretends to be shocked* pic.twitter.com/3YoN8g1wyS
— ag.�������� (@rashymyman) December 18, 2022
The referee awarding the penalty. #ARGFRA #FRAARG pic.twitter.com/vzqWIyE4Zk
— MK200034 (@mk345773) December 18, 2022
Argentina and penalties this WC pic.twitter.com/wUrv4h1hPf
— Ola��️ (@olaondemand) December 18, 2022
argentina penalty WOW NO WAY pic.twitter.com/W2zBWT7H7G
— ?? (@701fc) December 18, 2022
