Indian actress Gauhar Khan has sparked debate on social media after calling Argentina captain Lionel Messi a "loser" following his team's dramatic and controversial victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
Argentina secured a 3-2 comeback win over Egypt on Tuesday to book their place in the quarter-finals after overturning a two-goal deficit in the closing stages of the match.
Reacting to the thriller on Instagram, Gauhar Khan reshared a video posted by another content creator and criticised the Argentine superstar.
"What a loser, messy not Messi. Actor of the saddest order," she wrote in the caption.
The original video described the encounter as "the saddest moment in football history."
The match had appeared to be heading Egypt's way after the African side built a 2-0 lead. However, Argentina mounted a late comeback, scoring three goals to complete a dramatic turnaround.
The closing moments of the match sparked controversy, with many fans accusing Argentina of unsporting behaviour and questioning the refereeing decisions.
Despite the criticism, Argentina advanced to the quarter-finals, where they are scheduled to face Switzerland.
Gauhar Khan's remarks quickly drew attention online, with football fans divided over her comments and the outcome of the high-stakes encounter.
