Messi lifting the World Cup in that robe

[hellhunter]

I haven't watched the ceremony, how did Messi look? Was he comfortable wearing that robe or did he look irritated/bemused?

Think we as fans are a bit entitled when we demand a certain look for the iconic picture, but he definitely should have a say

 

[Tom Van Persie]

Iconic sports moment ruined. FIFA are idiots.

 

[Ladron de redcafe]

I don’t actually remember anyone from Qatar saying this

But rather, please respect our culture

I’m not trying to justify anything here, I just don’t think they were spending the whole tournament saying that

Let them cry. It's all so delicious

 

[Tacitus56AD]

As if Infantino did not look Voldermort enough they had to give Messi the Harry Potter robe.

 

[Ole'sattheWheel]

Off topic but you, me and the person I replied to all have Ole related usernames. Spooky

 

[dinostar77]

I wish he had taken the robe off. Anyway digital manipulation is so advanced now, sure they can edit it out.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

It's fine, Martinez created another one... What a weirdo.

jesus

 

[mancan92]

The iconic moment is the game itself. Who cares about one picture on Instagram.

Its not one picture on Instagram. It was a political move and clearly done for a reason. One of the most iconic pictures that is going to be used to represent football for the next 100 years fully given the sports washing treatment

 

[vangagal]

No. I’m anti corrupt human rights abusers and homophobic regimes who cowardly censor rainbows and then try and force their culture down the worlds throat.

I don’t equate Qatar’s repulsive regime with all Islam - should I?

Is it a matter of Islam vs everything else for you? Or do you think beyond such narrow perimeters?

No. Why should i? I am just asking question.
Just from your second line post that i quoted before confused me. If you are that much for such regime why would you cut your islamophobic friend?

That robe or bisht usually wore for high ranking person in their culture. Its cringe but i guess thats their way to celebrate Messi.

 

[FootballHQ]

I haven't watched the ceremony, how did Messi look? Was he comfortable wearing that robe or did he look irritated/bemused?

Think we as fans are a bit entitled when we demand a certain look for the iconic picture, but he definitely should have a say

He enjoyed putting it on, let's remember his employers are run by Qatari's so I think in that moment he realised it wouldn't be a good look to usher them away.

As we've seen in last four weeks optics on the World stage matter so much to Qatar so that was very clever stage management from them and a middle finger to all their critics.

 

[kouroux]

I haven't watched the ceremony, how did Messi look? Was he comfortable wearing that robe or did he look irritated/bemused?

Think we as fans are a bit entitled when we demand a certain look for the iconic picture, but he definitely should have a say

He looked happy, the outrage by proxy is crazy to me

 

[Ludens the Red]

It’s the pat on the head that gets me

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Infantino . What a complete bastard. Desperate to get in on the limelight. Dragging out the passing over of the trophy, pointing Messi where to go as if he doesn’t know what to do just to get his extra moment in the limelight. What an absolute fecking cnut. I hope his mum lives in regret everyday that she inflicted this bastard on the world.

Oh and Messi looked shit with that robe on, but seeing the tone from messages in this thread as a disclaimer I just want to point out that I don’t care and I’m not upset about it. But it looked shit.

Im just glad I don’t have to hear ever again from another person on this planet how “I hope Argentina win it for Messi”.

 

[Shai-Hulud]

Infantino was indeed annoying, the useless cnut.

 

[Sviken]

I don't think Messi gives a shit about the politics crap. He was desperate for the WC and now he's won it. There's nothing really left for him to achieve.

 

[mu4c_20le]

He looked happy, the outrage by proxy is crazy to me

Of course he's happy he was in the moment. He got exploited.

 

[NoLogo]

It's fine, Martinez created another one... What a weirdo.

Such a mad lad.

 

[hellhunter]

I don't think Messi gives a shit about the politics crap. He was desperate for the WC and now he's won it. There's nothing really left for him to achieve.

Never won the PL. Just saying

 

[kouroux]

Of course he's happy he was in the moment. He got exploited.

"Exploited" do you even realize what you're saying ?

 

[sullydnl]

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[TheNewEra]

Bisht: It is a traditional men's cloak. They are usually worn on special occasions, like weddings and religious festivals. There is a further meaning to the bisht. They are usually worn by secular officials or clergy.

A bisht is usually worn for prestige on special occasions such as weddings, or festivals such as Eid, or for Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah or Salat al-Janazah. It is usually worn by secular officials or clergy, including tribal chiefs, kings, and imams, over a thawb, kanzu or tunic.

I think they meant for it to be a big honour, because you see the Sheikhs/Emirs wear it on royal visits and special occasions. So I think it's them trying to crown the winning captain that way.

Nobody will remember it though, I don't personally care its the first Arab world cup and Messi ends his international career with a WC and a Copa America.

I do think they should have given Messi the option though

 

[Crackers]

Clearly a bet with Ronaldo. Had he won, he would've picked up the cup in a Princess Leia cosplay

Save me Angel, you're my only hope

 

[NoLogo]

You're a wizard Messi

Now I'm sad England didn't win it, then this would have been even better with Kane taking the trophy.

 

[Zlatattack]

If watching films has taught me anything this is somewhat of a cultural norm in the peninsula?
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According to Twitter these robes are given to victorious warriors.

 

[Ish]

Who cares.

 

[kouroux]

Bisht: It is a traditional men's cloak. They are usually worn on special occasions, like weddings and religious festivals. There is a further meaning to the bisht. They are usually worn by secular officials or clergy.

A bisht is usually worn for prestige on special occasions such as weddings, or festivals such as Eid, or for Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah or Salat al-Janazah. It is usually worn by secular officials or clergy, including tribal chiefs, kings, and imams, over a thawb, kanzu or tunic.

I think they meant for it to be a big honour, because you see the Sheikhs/Emirs wear it on royal visits and special occasions. So I think it's them trying to crown the winning captain that way.

Nobody will remember it though, I don't personally care its the first Arab world cup and Messi ends his international career with a WC and a Copa America.

I do think they should have given Messi the option though

It's that simple. Regarding the option, do we know if he had no say or not ?

 

[HookedOnAPhelan]

Bisht please.

 

[TheNewEra]

It's that simple. Regarding the option, do we know if he had no say or not ?

We don't. I think that's the overriding question

 

[hellhunter]

We don't. I think that's the overriding question

Double whammy with Qatar being his employer at PSG

 

[CallyRed]

Now I'm sad England didn't win it, then this would have been even better with Kane taking the trophy.

Would have been a tabloids dream photo

 

[kouroux]

Double whammy with Qatar being his employer at PSG

What could they do if he said no ? Nothing IMHO. He's Messi, no one can force him I think

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Its not one picture on Instagram. It was a political move and clearly done for a reason. One of the most iconic pictures that is going to be used to represent football for the next 100 years fully given the sports washing treatment

No offence but that debate ended when it was hosted in the country. Crying about a robe in a picture is trivial.

Can see how fuming Messi was over it.

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[Andre Kagawa]

Today, I feel a bisht

 

[hellhunter]

What could they do if he said no ? Nothing IMHO. He's Messi, no one can force him I think

Generally agree with you and think this is blown way out of proportion because we didn't get the photo we feel we deserved.

But it's also a PR exercise for everyone involved, don't think Messi had the chance to really reject it without looking bad

 

[Pexbo]

Lautoro Martinez bisht every one of his shots in the tournament.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

No offence but that debate ended when it was hosted in the country. Crying about a robe in a picture is trivial.

Can see how fuming Messi was over it.

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Yeah, Messi looking happy shortly after winning the World Cup has me convinced he didn’t mind wearing the robe at all.

He’d probably have that same expression if someone was rubbing dog shit on his back.

 

[Spoony]

Yeah, Messi looking happy shortly after winning the World Cup has me convinced he didn’t mind wearing the robe at all.

He’d probably have that same expression if someone was rubbing dog shit on his back.

Must admit it was great seeing Messi lift the WC. He's given so much to the game and totally deserves the trophy...and the robe of kings.

 

[Rhyme Animal]

Independent - Pablo Zabaleta criticises Emir of Qatar covering Messi’s Argentina shirt

 

[fergies coat]

Hey, that just sets precedent. Whoever wins it in 2026 will get an AR-15 strung across their body.

Wearing a sombrero and dressed in a mountie costume.

 

[mu4c_20le]

Yeah, Messi looking happy shortly after winning the World Cup has me convinced he didn’t mind wearing the robe at all.

He’d probably have that same expression if someone was rubbing dog shit on his back.

plus it would've been awkward to reject it in that situation. And he took it off immediately after the photo op.

 

[Scottynaldinho]

Independent - Pablo Zabaleta criticises Emir of Qatar covering Messi’s Argentina shirt

Is this the same Zabaleta that earned his fortune by being part of an arab sportswashing program?