Lionel Messi stole the show with a World Cup hat-trick in Dallas City, but some believe the Argentinean skipper should not have been on the pitch

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.

Lionel Messi controversially avoided a red card for a tackle on Algerian captain Aïssa Mandi during Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup win, allowing him to complete a hat-trick and tie…