Controversy surrounding Messi escaping a red card.

On the morning of June 17th, Lionel Messi sparked controversy after a collision with defender Aissa Mandi during Argentina's match against Algeria in Group J of the 2026 World Cup.

Messi's tackle from behind.

In the 32nd minute at Arrowhead Stadium, Messi allegedly stepped on the calf of the Algerian defender as both were chasing the ball. The collision caused Mandi to lose his balance and fall to the ground, sparking a wave of outrage. On social media, numerous slow-motion videos and images from the match were shared at a rapid pace.

Numerous accounts suggest that the Argentinian captain made a dangerous tackle from behind on Mandi's leg during a challenge for the ball. Some opinions even argue that this was a situation deserving of a direct red card.

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Many international football websites reposted this incident along with harsh comments directed at the refereeing team. Some accounts argued that VAR overlooked a clear foul by Messi and questioned the consistency of decisions at the World Cup.

"Unbelievable. A dangerous tackle but not even a yellow card," commented a popular football account on X. Meanwhile, many Algerian fans felt their team was being treated unfairly.

However, many opinions also emerged defending Messi. They argued that the collision occurred at high speed, the Argentinian striker was mainly focused on the ball, and there were no signs of intentionally trying to injure his opponent. Most believed it was a fierce challenge rather than an act of violence.

Notably, VAR did not require the main referee to review the screen outside the pitch, meaning the match officials did not consider this a serious enough foul to warrant a red card.

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