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

The World Cup faces accusations that it is 'rigged' after Lionel Messi avoided being shown a red card for Argentina during their 3-0 win over Algeria in Group J

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

Lionel Messi controversially avoided a red card in Argentina’s clash with Algeria

"The complaint primarily concerns Messi's challenge, which deserved a red card, in everyone's opinion," said the federation source.

Algeria lodges formal complaint with FIFA over "refereeing injustice" in World Cup loss to Argentina, citing Lionel Messi's unpunished tackle.

Messi avoided a card for the foul on Mandi, which came in between his first and second goals Argentina's 3-0 win.

Algeria lodge official complaint with FIFA regarding Lionel Messi not being shown a red card in the World Cup 2026 contest. | Football News

Algeria have filed a complaint with FIFA over what they described as "refereeing injustice" during their opening FIFA World Cup defeat to Argentina, news agency AFP reported,…

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

The Argentina icon avoided a red card and went on to score a hat-trick.

PARIS: Algeria have lodged a complaint with FIFA over “refereeing injustice” in their opening World Cup loss to Argentina, particularly a tackle by Lionel Messi, an Algerian…