Controversy is brewing ahead of the World Cup semifinal as Argentine matches overseen by referee Ismail Elfatt have consistently resulted in victories for Lionel Messi’s team. English fans are expressing discontent over Elfatt’s appointment for their crucial match against Argentina, alleging a bias towards Messi. Supporters point to a perceived pattern where Argentina wins whenever Elfatt is the referee, suggesting he's a "lucky charm" for the team. This claim is bolstered by statistical analysis of Elfatt's previous five matches. The situation has ignited a debate on social media questioning the fairness of referee assignments. This controversy adds extra pressure as Argentina prepares to compete for a spot in the final.