Lionel Messi, Algeria and World Cup

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Fury over Lionel Messi red card call as World Cup ‘rigged’ accusations made
Lionel Messi's avoidance of a red card against Algeria has led to the World Cup facing accusations of rigging.

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Fact check: Did Lionel Messi make a red card-worthy foul on Aissa Mandi in Argentina's FIFA World Cup opener vs Algeria?
Fans claim World Cup is ‘rigged’ after Lionel Messi escapes ‘obvious red card’ after nasty challenge on Algeria star
Lionel Messi reveals why he was crying after Argentina goal: ‘Nothing to do with football’
Lionel Messi broke down in tears during his record-equalling night for Argentina against Algeria in the World Cup, insisting it had ‘nothing to do with football.’

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Lionel Messi breaks down in tears after World Cup goal over ‘something completely unrelated to football’
Lionel Messi under fire for escaping red card in Argentina World Cup opener
Lionel Messi becomes joint top World Cup scorer EVER with Argentina hat-trick in first 2026 game against Algeria
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner struck all three of his country’s goals in a stunning individual display against Algeria.

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World Cup Last Dance: Messi's epilogue to epic Argentina story
Messi's last dance, Mbappe's coronation bid: World Cup 2026 sets stage for football's ultimate trilogy finale

Lionel Messi row at World Cup escalates as FIFA explanation demanded

Lionel Messi got his World Cup up and running with an excellent hat-trick but many believe the Argentinian skipper was fortunate ... (contains affiliate links)
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Thierry Henry Defends Messi After Controversial Incident Against Algeria

French football legend Thierry Henry believes Lionel Messi's challenge on Aïssa Mandi did not deserve a red card and says the controversy has grown because of the Argentine star's status.

Lionel Messi’s Controversial Moment During Algeria Game Draws Global Attention

Argentina star Lionel Messi escaped any disciplinary action after a clumsy challenge in the 30th minute of the World Cup opener against Algeria.

Lionel Messi caught in red card controversy on record World Cup outing, social media outrage 'special treatment'

Despite the fantastic show and praises that followed, the talisman finds himself caught in a red card controversy, which many online argued Lionel Messi escaped.

Pele, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland cards set records at auction

A recent soccer card auction saw several individual player records set for Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Christian Pulisic and even David Beckham.