Algeria protest referee’s decision on Messi tackle

Punchng | 20-06-2026 08:35am |

Algeria has officially submitted a complaint to FIFA regarding what it describes as a "refereeing injustice" during their World Cup match against Argentina. The complaint specifically highlights an unpunished tackle by Argentine player Lionel Messi, which Algeria claims significantly influenced the outcome of the game. The Algerian football authorities are seeking a review of the officiating decisions made during the match, asserting that the referee's actions were detrimental to their team's performance.

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