Messi’s black cloak is called a 'Beshth'. Arabian warriors wore it after a victory. It��s also worn by the royal family. King of Qatar honoured Messi as a sign of respect. Signifying Messi as a warrior who won for his country Argentina
Some are mad because Messi wore a bisht (it was gifted to him; a symbol of appreciation and respect in the Arab culture). However, I didn’t see the same level of anger and outrage when racism, Islamophobia, and orientalism was constantly used against the World Cup in Qatar.