Source: BroBible
Summary
Lionel Messi faced controversy in Argentina’s World Cup opening game against Algeria when he stepped on an opponent’s leg, leading to a VAR review. The review did not result in a yellow card. Messi went on to score two more goals after the incident. ESPN’s Ale Moreno believed Messi should have received a red card.
Our Reading
The controversy arrives with confidence.
Messi’s play gets a new name: “Dirty play.”
Stepping on an opponent’s leg is now a thing.
VAR reviews are still a topic of debate.
And Messi’s goals are still goals.
Because in the end, it’s all about the wins.
Author: Evan Null
