FIFA have reportedly received a complaint that alleges Argentina captain Lionel Messi should have been penalised before scoring his first World Cup hat-trick against Algeria
Lionel Messi row takes twist as nation complain and send letter to FIFA
FIFA have reportedly received a complaint that alleges Argentina captain Lionel Messi should have been penalised before scoring his first World Cup hat-trick against Algeria
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Matthew Abbott Sports Writer
07:29, 20 Jun 2026Updated 07:43, 20 Jun 2026
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