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Messi's Mendy incident sparks favoritism debate
The Argentina national team achieved a big victory over Algeria with a 3-0 scoreline, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. He became the second player to score in five World Cup editions and is nearing the record for most goals in history. The historic performance was accompanied by refereeing controversy over a contentious incident where it appeared that Messi stepped on Algerian defender's leg, prompting calls for his expulsion. However, the referee took no action, and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review did not overturn the decision, sparking widespread debate among fans.
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