Algerian television presenter Mustafa Mazouzi claimed on air that Lionel Messi is protected by a 'Jewish lobby' and a 'mafia' that controls world football, attributing the referee's decision not to give Messi a red card during Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria to a global conspiracy. The comments have triggered widespread condemnation on social media.
On Sunday, Algerian television commentator Mustafa Mazouzi made anti-Semitic remarks on air during a broadcast following Algeria's 3-0 World Cup loss to Argentina. Mazouzi claimed that Lionel Messi escaped a red card for a hard foul because he is allegedly protected by a 'Jewish lobby' and a 'mafia' that controls world football and 'does what it wants.' He specifically named FIFA President Gianni Infantino as part of the conspiracy, warning that such forces would prevent Algeria from advancing in the tournament. The incident, which drew on classic anti-Jewish conspiracy theories, has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation across social media platforms globally. The Zioneer has not independently verified the full original broadcast, but the quotes are attributed to the live Algerian TV feed.
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