Argentina's Milei claims jealousy over World Cup
Argentine President Javier Milei has doubled down on messaging that critics are jealous of Argentina for ‘standing out’ and being ‘good at almost everything’ as he ties himself to the national team’s World Cup run and shares celebratory and defiant posts on social media. The remarks come amid ongoing World Cup controversy, allegations of biased refereeing, and Milei’s broader public push to align the government with Messi’s squad during the tournament, including posts and images that echo national pride.