Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:56am on 20 Jun 2026,Saturday Sports
Algeria have lodged a complaint with FIFA following a controversial challenge involving Lionel Messi during Argentina’s 3-0 victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Algerian officials argued that Messi should have been shown a red card for the tackle and questioned why VAR did not intervene. The incident sparked debate among fans and pundits, with Algeria expressing concerns over refereeing standards and consistency in the tournament. Despite the controversy, Argentina secured a comfortable win to strengthen their position in Group J. FIFA has yet to comment publicly on the complaint or the disputed decision. (PC: X)
