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Messi's Historic Hat-trick Against Algeria Overshadowed by Controversial Unpunished Stomp
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria on his 200th international appearance, equalling Miroslav Klose's World Cup all-time scoring record with 16 goals. However, an unpunished stomp on Aïssa Mendi's calf in the first half sparked fierce debate over refereeing impartiality, with analysts arguing Messi deserved a red card.
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Mbaye becomes youngest African goalscorer in World Cup history at 18
Coming on as a substitute in the second half against Senegal (3-1), Ibrahim Mbaye scored at 18 years and 142 days, becoming the youngest African goalscorer in World Cup history, ahead of Samuel Eto'o and Julius Aghahowa.
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Barcelona Refuses to Trigger Rashford Option, Winger Forced to Return to Manchester United
Barcelona's purchase option on Marcus Rashford has expired without being exercised, sending the 28-year-old winger back to Manchester United. The Catalan club prefers to invest heavily in Anthony Gordon rather than spend the €30 million stipulated in Rashford's contract.
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Luca Zidane blamed for all three goals in Algeria's loss to Argentina
Making his World Cup debut as Algeria's starting goalkeeper against Argentina, Luca Zidane was directly implicated in all three goals conceded in a 3-0 defeat, sparking a wave of criticism from Algerian media and social networks.
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Messi scores first World Cup hat-trick at 38 to equal Klose's all-time record
Lionel Messi made history twice in Argentina's clash with Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, netting his first-ever hat-trick at the tournament while drawing level with Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals.
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Khusanov leads Uzbekistan into historic World Cup debut with City pedigree behind him
Abdukodir Khusanov has risen from Belarusian football to Manchester City and the Champions League in under three years. Now he is the figurehead of an Uzbekistan side making their World Cup debut, drawn against Portugal, Colombia and DR Congo.
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Messi hat-trick ties Klose's World Cup record as Henry declares 'Leo is just different'
Lionel Messi scored all three goals in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, tying Miroslav Klose's all-time men's record for World Cup goals. The performance came exactly 20 years after Messi's debut goal at the tournament.
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Man United target Felix Nmecha in £61m move as Mourinho's Real Madrid rival for Germany midfielder
Manchester United are monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, 25, with a £61m fee reported. The Germany international's World Cup form has attracted rival interest from Real Madrid, where José Mourinho is said to be a keen admirer.
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Messi's first World Cup hat trick draws awe from Haaland, Mahomes and beyond
Lionel Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat trick as Argentina opened their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium, matching Miroslav Klose's all-time tournament scoring record in the process.
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Dembélé benched? His performance against Senegal reignites the debate
Invisible as a number 10 and then quiet on the right wing against Senegal, Ousmane Dembélé's place as France's starting player is now seriously threatened, in favor of a decisive Michael Olise who was named man of the match.
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Messi's first World Cup hat trick lifts Argentina past Algeria and ties Klose's all-time scoring record
Lionel Messi scored his first-ever hat trick in a World Cup match as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 on Tuesday, taking the 38-year-old level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals — the most in history.
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Manchester United eye £130m double raid on West Ham and Bundesliga for World Cup stars
Manchester United are targeting West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville and Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha as Michael Carrick looks to strengthen his squad this summer, with the pair impressing at the World Cup in North America.
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Haaland hails Messi as a 'madman' after Argentina legend's World Cup hat-trick
Erling Haaland took to Snapchat to crown Lionel Messi a 'madman' after the 38-year-old scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria, lifting him level with Miroslav Klose as the World Cup's all-time top scorer on 16 goals.
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Scotland and Norway fans turn Boston into a 'triple St. Patrick's Day' during World Cup
Waves of Scottish and Norwegian supporters have overwhelmed Boston's bars and liquor stores during the 2026 World Cup, with local venues reporting demand three times that of St. Patrick's Day. The fans have also donated nearly $30,000 to local charities.
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Messi's hat-trick ties Klose's all-time record and makes him World Cup Golden Boot favourite
Lionel Messi scored his first career World Cup hat-trick on Tuesday to draw level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals — the most in men's World Cup history. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland also scored twice each, turning the Golden Boot race into a three-man contest.
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Penalty Denied to Mbappé Against Senegal: Former Referee Sides with France
Despite Kylian Mbappé's brace and France's victory over Senegal, a refereeing decision continues to spark debate: former referee Saïd Ennjimi believes a penalty should have been awarded following contact from Sadio Mané.
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Mbappe breaks France scoring record as VAR controversy and Messi hat-trick headline World Cup day six
Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time record goalscorer with a brace against Senegal, though a disputed VAR call dominated the first half. Lionel Messi struck three times as Argentina opened their title defence against Algeria.
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Messi scores World Cup hat-trick at 38 to equal Klose's all-time goals record
Lionel Messi delivered a historic one-man show as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City on Tuesday, netting all three goals to draw level with Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16.
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Deschamps and Rabiot slam MetLife Stadium pitch after France's victory
After their 3-1 victory over Senegal thanks to a Mbappé brace and a Barcola goal, Didier Deschamps and several French players heavily criticized the condition of the MetLife Stadium pitch in East Rutherford.
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Messi's first World Cup hat-trick draws him level with Klose as all-time top scorer
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City, taking his tournament tally to 16 goals and drawing level with Miroslav Klose's all-time record in his 200th international appearance.
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