Referee Joao Pinheiro and Messi's World Cup Mix-Up

In a twist of fate during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, referee Joao Pinheiro and soccer legend Lionel Messi had a mini showdown after Argentina's 3-1 victory over Switzerland. Messi thought the ref dissed him, but Pinheiro cleared the air, saying it was just a misunderstanding. They had a quick chat, but no hard feelings stuck around after the match.