‘Of course he gets away with it’ – Fans fume as Balogun is sent off for same challenge that saw Messi escape unpunished

AMERICAN fans are fuming after star striker Folarin Balogun was sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina – for a tackle Lionel Messi got away with. Mauricio Pochettino’s side booked

’Messi Should’ve Been Dismissed For Violent Conduct’ — Former PGMOL Boss Rails Against Argentina Superstar’s Rash Challenge

When Argentina faced off against Algeria on Tuesday, June 16, you could bet your bottom dollar that it would be the Lionel Messi show all night long. As it turns out, you’d be right to bet that bottom dollar,
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Argentina's World Cup journey: Messi's impact & challenges

Argentina's World Cup Journey: Messi's Impact & Challenges

ESPN Analyst Says Lionel Messi Deserved Red Card for 'Clumsy' Challenge on Algeria's Aissa Mandi

Lionel Messi matched a World Cup record with a hat trick, but one moment away from the goals had critics asking a different question.

Lionel Messi Escapes Red Card Despite Nasty Challenge, Controversy Erupts. Video

Lionel Messi scripted history with a hat-trick against Algeria in the FIFA World Cup 2026 but many fans feel he should've been sent-off for a clumsy challenge.
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Is Lionel Messi Participating In the 2025 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge?

Is Lionel Messi Participating In the 2025 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Lionel Messi is expected to be part of the 2025 MLS All-Star Game this Wednesday. In late June, Messi was named as part of the MLS All-Star ...

Pico Lopes’ family secures flights to World Cup as Cape Verde hero’s mum reveals he’s ‘relishing the challenge’ of Messi

WORLD Cup hero Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes is set for a family affair when he takes on Lionel Messi’s Argentina. The Shamrock Rovers defender’s relatives will be flying out to Florida before Friday for