Getty Argentina superstar Lionel Messi had a game for the ages, but not without sparking controversy over special treatment. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is the early favorite for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot and MVP following his stunning hat trick against Algeria on Tuesday night in Kansas City. But amid the record-setting performance, the Inter Miami star sparked controversy. During a hard challenge from behind, Messi planted his foot on the back of Algerian defender Aissa Mandi’s