Milei accuses US Democrats of funding anti-Argentina campaign at the World Cup

Argentine President Javier Milei has claimed a coordinated campaign financed by US Democrats was behind criticism of Argentina's national team, racism allegations against its fans, and conspiracy theories that Lionel Messi's side was secretly favoured by FIFA. Milei also blames Brazil and Mexico, calling online critics people who "do not want the ideas of freedom to succeed." Spain won the tournament with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time.

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