Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria, but his studs-up challenge on Aissa Mandi sparked controversy over potential preferential treatment.

A lip reading expert spotted exactly what Lionel Messi said after committing a dangerous foul in Argentina's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Algeria ...

India, June 18 -- Lionel Messi, despite scoring a memorable hat-trick in Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria, has been at the centre of a debate over a challenge that appeared ...

Last weekend, Lille OSC left it late, scoring twice in injury time to record a Derby du Nord victory over RC Lens. Les Dogues have had a challenging run of games, but have come out unscathed from ...

LIVERPOOL are reportedly in the hunt to sign Aissa Mandi in a bid to strengthen their title-winning defence. The Real Betis star, who is entering the last year of his contract with the La Liga club, ...

World Cup (Q) / Aïssa Mandi: "Bringing Algeria back to the World Cup was our mission" A true example of leadership since his debut with the national team, Aïssa Mandi has always acted like a captain ...

Villarreal have confirmed the signing of Aissa Mandi on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Real Betis. The Algeria international penned a four-year deal on Wednesday to become the ...

LIVERPOOL are reportedly in the hunt to sign Aissa Mandi in a bid to strengthen their title-winning defence. The Real Betis star, who is entering the last year of his contract with the La Liga club, ...