Is Lionel Messi a Zionist? The Argentine soccer star’s long history with Jewish and Israeli life

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Some critics of Israel have surfaced his past activities and affiliations to make the case that opposing Argentina is the anti-Zionist choice.

Many Israelis, meanwhile, favor the team.