Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAustria's coach, Ralf Rangnick, expressed frustration over perceived double standards in VAR decisions following his team's 2-0 defeat to Argentina. Rangnick specifically highlighted a strong challenge on Xaver Schlager that he believed was a foul in the build-up to Lionel Messi's opening goal, suggesting VAR should have intervened as it did for an earlier penalty decision against Messi. Lionel Messi scored both goals for Argentina, securing a 2-0 victory and surpassing Miroslav Klose to become the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with 18 goals. Despite the loss, Rangnick stated he was largely satisfied with his team's overall performance, particularly their control of the ball and a 'top performance' in the second half. Austria, having previously beaten Jordan 3-1, remains in contention for a spot in the knockout rounds ahead of their final group stage match against Algeria. In fullAustria coach Ralf Rangnick rages at Lionel Messi goal and double standards in Argentina defeatThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in