Algeria players and supporters appealed for punishment after Lionel Messi stepped on Mandi's calf. but the referee decided against taking any further action. | Football News

Messi quickly became embroiled in controversy after he appeared to stamp on the calf and Achilles area of Algeria's Aissa Mandi from behind while he tried to make a tackle.

Cuando la Albiceleste poseía la ventaja por la mínima ante el combinado africano, un pisotón del astro transandino pudo haber sido cobrado como expulsión. El árbitro Szymon…