The report says Khalifa had already made her position clear before Argentina’s semi-final against England: “Quem eu acho que vai ganhar? Não sei, cara, desde que não seja a Argentina”. She reportedly continued celebrating against Argentina throughout the tournament, later writing that she had “acreditou e ganhou alto” after Spain’s victory.
For supporters, that went beyond ordinary backing for another team. Her comments were interpreted as an open campaign against Argentina, particularly after she appeared to celebrate moments involving Lionel Messi and Argentine players.
The report also recounts a separate confrontation involving Jude Bellingham and Valentín Barco, presenting it as part of the tournament’s increasingly heated atmosphere.
In a televised discussion, Jonatan Viale reportedly included Khalifa among public figures associated with what he called “Argentinofobia”. Other names mentioned included Hossam Hassan, Piers Morgan, iShowSpeed and Samuel L. Jackson.
The dispute therefore became larger than one fan’s celebrations. The report says Hassan questioned whether had favoured Messi and Argentina, while Jackson was remembered for describing Argentina as “um dos países mais racistas do mundo”. Those comments, like Khalifa’s posts, remain part of a broader and highly emotional argument rather than a settled verdict.
The report further claims that disorder followed the final whistle, with some Argentine players confronting Spanish opponents. If accurate, those scenes would underline how quickly disappointment can turn into accusation and confrontation when the stakes are global.
The next Argentina fixture will offer an opportunity to move the conversation back toward football. Yet the online reaction is unlikely to disappear immediately. Whether the controversy fades will depend not only on Argentina’s results, but also on whether players, supporters and public figures allow the rivalry to remain fierce without turning it personal.