Messi Avoids Red Card for Controversial Stamp Before World Cup Hat-Trick
Fans erupted on social media after Lionel Messi appeared to stamp on Algeria’s Aissa Mandi during Argentina’s 3-0 win in Kansas City. Many felt Polish referee Szymon Marciniak and VAR missed a clear red-card offence and accused FIFA of protecting the superstar. Despite the uproar, Messi went on to score a stunning hat-trick, matching Miroslav Klose’s World Cup scoring record. His three goals came exactly 20 years after his tournament debut, cementing his status as one of football’s brightest stars.
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