u/Accomplished-Art3086

As the admin of this subreddit we’ve always been outnumbered in Reddit, in general football related subs, the majority seemed to be Messi fans.

This World Cup changed everything though. We went from being a niche small subreddit to one of the fastest growing.

And since the World Cup i keep seeing comments in this subreddit from people all over the world, specially Europe and the us, that say stuff like “I’m so glad the wc opened my eyes” “i used to like him but now I hate him” etc etc

So my question is, how many of you changed your opinion of Messi since the World Cup? Did it made you dig deeper into his career and realize he’s always been like this? Did your opinion on the goat debate changed?

Really curious to hear everyone’s thoughts

After hearing confirmation in the news of the passing of Leo Messi's father Jorge Messi, we have made the decision to temporarily restrict all new posts and comments on r/pessi_memes until further notice.

Whatever our opinions about Messi as a footballer, whatever rivalries exist between fanbases, and whatever this subreddit usually banters about, there are lines that should not be crossed. The death of someone’s father is one of them.

Many of us have seen the disgusting comments and jokes that have been made over the years about the death of Cristiano Ronaldo’s father, as well as the loss of his son. We have condemned that behavior before, and we are not going to become the very thing we criticize.

We will not respond to cruelty with cruelty.

When this subreddit reopens, any attempt to mock, celebrate, or make jokes about the death of Messi’s father will result in moderation action. This is not football banter. It has no place here.

The subreddit will remain restricted for an undisclosed period of time out of respect for Messi and his family.

- Mod team

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How many of you changed your opinion about Messi due to the World Cup?

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Statement from the Mod Team

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Not even his spit was on target 😭