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Messi red card debate: VAR decision sparks debate despite WC record feat

Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, equalling Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals. However, his performance was overshadowed by controversy after a studs-up tackle on Aissa Mandi, with pundits Nedum Onuoha and Ale Moreno insisting the Argentine captain was fortunate to avoid a red card. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni hailed Messi's enduring brilliance.

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Messi red card debate: VAR decision sparks debate despite WC record feat
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, equalling Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals. However, his performance was overshadowed by controversy after a studs-up tackle on Aissa Mandi, with pundits Nedum Onuoha and Ale Moreno insisting the Argentine captain was fortunate to avoid a red card. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni hailed Messi's enduring brilliance.
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