Marcelo Criticizes Lionel Messi's Unpunished Red Card-Worthy Tackle Against Algeria

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Marcelo Criticizes Lionel Messi's Unpunished Red Card-Worthy Tackle Against Algeria

Former Brazilian defender Marcelo criticized Messi's unpunished tackle on Aissa Mandi during Argentina's 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria on Monday. Marcelo told SporTV: "This is a red card, but because it's Messi, there's nothing." Nedum Onuoha agreed, calling it a red card and criticizing VAR for not intervening. Messi scored a hat-trick after escaping punishment.

By Tanish Chachra

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Ronaldo Nazario Says World Must Accept Lionel Messi as Best Ever

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Tyler Bindon and Jenny Bindon Make World Cup Mother-Son History

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Nike Says It ‘Believes in America’ for World Cup Soccer Push

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Nike Says It ‘Believes in America’ for World Cup Soccer Push

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Fox Says World Cup 2026 Viewership Is Up 152% From 2022 Group Stage

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