Lionel Messi FIFA Princess

The absurdity of seeing Messi in a princess dress, combined with the rivalry between fans, made this meme a hilarious way to poke fun at FIFA's alleged bias. It triggers laughter and camaraderie among sports fans, especially during heated competitions.

A meme mocking Lionel Messi as FIFA's favorite, depicting him in princess attire to highlight perceived favoritism.

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FIFA's princess gets a pass as usual.

— This was tweeted by the account RonaldoSZN_ on December 9, 2022, mocking Messi's perceived favoritism during the World Cup.

Fans use the FIFA Princess meme to criticize Messi and FIFA, often sharing images of Messi in girly outfits alongside humorous captions. For example, one tweet noted, 'If this was Cristiano he’d be sent to prison but FIFA’s princess gets a pass as usual.'

The 'FIFA Princess' meme first emerged on Twitter in December 2022 during the World Cup, as rival fans joked about Messi receiving special treatment from FIFA. The term was used to humorously suggest that Messi was favored over other players, especially Cristiano Ronaldo.

1. 2022-12The term 'FIFA Princess' is first used on Twitter to mock Messi's perceived favoritism during the World Cup.View original tweet↗

The meme gained traction during the 2026 World Cup, with fans sharing it across Twitter and Instagram. Notable moments include a viral tweet showing fans at an LA Galaxy match holding FIFA Princess signs, which reached over 1.4 million views.