New Delhi, June 20 -- Algeria have lodged a formal complaint with FIFA about the refereeing during their 3-0 defeat to Argentina in a World Cup group stage match in Kansas City this week. The letter was sent to the refereeing commission and focuses on two incidents the Algerian team believes were mishandled by Polish referee Szymon Marciniak and his VAR team.

The main incident occurred in the first half when Lionel Messi caught Algeria captain Aissa Mandi on the calf with a raised boot from behind. Supporters immediately demanded a red card, but none was given. Messi remained on the pitch and scored a hat-trick as Argentina secured a comfortable victory. The decision sparked a social media storm, with many fans questioning whether the Ar...