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Messi in Qatari ‘bisht’ before lifting FIFA trophy sparks row; Fans divided

Published on Dec 19, 2022 02:40 PM IST

A massive controversy erupted on social media after Lionel Messi was spotted wearing an Arabic robe after the FIFA finals on Sunday. The Argentine legend was draped in black bisht by the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani before Messi could lift the trophy. The bisht covered part of Messi’s Argentina shirt, including the national badge, during the ceremony. The moment has drawn mixed reactions on social media. watch this video for more.

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