Lionel Messi scored a historic hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup win against Algeria, breaking the all-time World Cup goal record with 16 goals. However, the match was overshadowed by controversy as Messi avoided a red card after a VAR review, sparking debate among fans and analysts.

Critics, including Alejandro Moreno, slammed the referee for not sending Messi off, while others defended the decision. The controversy has fueled claims of bias and rigging in the tournament.

The key question is whether the referee's decision to not punish Messi with a red card was justified given the stakes and the impact on the game.