FIFA and the 3 billion for which it did not sanction Messi for stepping on the Mexican jersey

The Argentine national team managed to secure its qualification to the next round of the 2022 World Cup and will face Australia in a match that will be more complicated than expected. Despite this, Lionel Scaloni's team is positioned as one of the great favorites in the competition and could win its ticket to the quarterfinals.

Many people criticized Lionel Messi's action after the game against Mexico, where he allegedly kicked the Mexican team's jersey during the celebration in the team's dressing room. After the video was leaked, it can be seen that there is no clear intention to do so, but it could have been considered as a sanction.

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However, despite this, FIFA did not even issue a statement on the matter, denying the action or implementing any punishment to the Argentine team. Now, with the Albiceleste already in the round of 16, the big reason why FIFA decided not to punish Lionel Messi's team is revealed.

What was the 3 billion for which Messi was not punished?

The issue is that Messi is one of the main attractions of the World Cup and sanctioning him is not profitable for the Qatari government in its quest to attract more and more public to the remaining World Cup matches. In total, up to 3 billion in tourism revenue is being generated.