@fabzity: FIFA World Cup Red Card Debate Sparks Fresh Controversy ⚽🔥 A major refereeing decision has football fans talking again. During Argentina’s 3-0 FIFA World Cup victory over Algeria, Lionel Messi avoided a red card in an incident that generated widespread debate. Now, in the USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina match, Folarin Balogun was shown a red card for an incident many fans are comparing to Messi’s. Was there consistency in the refereeing, or did the officials make two different decisions for similar situations? Share your thoughts below. 👇 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #LionelMessi #USMNT
Top players in most sports usually get a free pass. Their leagues depending on them. It’s not fair.
2026-07-02 09:11:56
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Blee :
Messi didn’t make a play on the ball. The other was a 50/50 ball.
2026-07-02 07:33:21
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mike :
not even a yellow for messi but i suppose can't have him sit out
2026-07-02 09:24:46
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Eric Munoz :
FIFA wound never red card the money makes.
2026-07-02 08:12:07
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hanna :
messi is always protected
2026-07-02 08:26:38
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Antoinette Wynn :
That red card and suspension should be challenged
This is absolute BS
2026-07-02 03:53:11
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Free speech ! :
FIFA has already decided who is getting the Cup !!
2026-07-02 07:25:24
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Janice B :
Neither should have been a red
2026-07-02 04:46:45
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DW13💝 :
Doesn't matter. it's over. Move to the next game.
2026-07-02 06:28:24
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Tigerstripes_LL 🇺🇸🦅 :
The difference that I see is Messi was looking/watching. Other player was not able to see where his foot came down
2026-07-02 07:10:32
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JeNiFeR🇺🇸 :
Messi which the world knows and number 20 is who. That is a huge difference. 💯
2026-07-02 08:00:46
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clockers12345 :
they're both red cards and they're both accidental. charging penalties for a single violation is ridiculous. either eject the player or force the team to play minus a player, but not both. and missing the next game should require 2 red cards like flagrant fouls in the NBA, it should be an accumulation
2026-07-02 07:27:31
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Litchy :
is reffing ever consistent?
2026-07-02 08:11:08
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user3104562138869 :
Neither was a red
2026-07-02 03:02:25
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American Sushi Chef’s :
Messi is FIFA himself 😁😁😁😁
2026-07-02 08:06:36
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T :
One by accident the other one ( Messi ) in purpose
2026-07-02 06:21:54
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Litbyggoff :
Of course not
2026-07-02 03:08:17
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@Vexor :
know the rules...we won..different refs...and yes twas a red unfortunately
2026-07-02 05:29:46
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grumpyotis :
neither should be red cards
2026-07-02 07:33:19
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Peerupalways :
I agree. That’s not fair.
2026-07-02 07:53:05
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kamea.vl :
Is there a way for it to be appealed?
2026-07-02 07:44:04
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el_gers95 :
Messi ain’t the only foul like this dude. lol so many fouls like this in the World Cup before Messi’s
2026-07-02 05:23:59
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