World Cup: Messi realised his mistake, apologised to me – Algerian defender, Mandi

WIRE — Algeria defender, Aissa Mandi has said that Argentina captain, Lionel Messi expressed regret for a rough tackle on him during the South Americans 3-0 victory in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup last month. After scoring the first goal in the 17th minute, Messi narrowly avoided a potential red card for a studs-up World Cup: Messi realised his mistake, apologised to me Algerian defender, Mandi

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