In a major development, the AFF (Algeria Football Federation) has officially filed a complaint with FIFA due to the alleged refereeing injustice that they went through in their clash against defending champions Argentina in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.ย
It is worth noting that the game was marked with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick and becoming the joint-highest goalscorer in World Cup history with 16 goals to his name. However, one of the most talked-about moments of the game was a foul by Lionel Messi that many opined should have been a red card.ย
It is interesting to note that Messi appeared to step on the calf of Algeriaโs Aissa Mandi, which should have been a red card, according to many. Regarding the same, the AFF has filed a complaint with FIFA, as no disciplinary action was taken against the Argentine skipper.ย
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