Cristiano Ronaldo BACKS FIFA conspiracy theories: Portugal star 'likes' journalist's claim organisation is 'one of the most corrupt institutions on the planet' after bitter rival Lionel Messi's fortuitous run to the World Cup final

Cristiano Ronaldo has given his tacit endorsement to conspiracy theories surrounding FIFA's integrity by liking an Instagram post that calls the organization one of the most corrupt institutions on the planet. This comes amid Lionel Messi's fortunate journey to the World Cup final, which Ronaldo's comments suggest he finds suspiciously convenient. While this is just one player's opinion, it adds fuel to ongoing debates about FIFA's transparency and governance, especially as Messi's path to the final seems to have been unusually smooth. This move by Ronaldo could further tarnish FIFA's already questionable reputation.