Bubnov on Messi's foul: "It should have been punished with a red card"

Football expert Alexander Bubnov commented on the foul by Argentina national team striker Lion Messi on Algeria defender Aissam Mandi during the teams' match at the 2026 World Cup. The match ended with Argentina's victory 3-0. The match was led by the main referee from Poland - Szymon Marciniak. - It's happened before. Referees try to protect superstars. The way Messi hit deserves a red card. There are regulations, there are regulations. This offense deserves a red card. Not only that, it could have broken a bone, it could also have torn a tendon.  — But, however, in the presentation of Messi, he was still on his feet. — Никаких оправданий быть не долно. Получается, что таким, как Месси и всем другим звёздам, их можно удалять, только если они калеками делают или убьют football player. That's why it's inappropriate! Вот сейчас ему касную карточку не дали. А вот если он в следующей игре такое сделает, будут давать red carrot? Уже никуда не денешься. Критика очень сильная, — Bubnov said in a video on the YouTube channel "Коммент.Шоу". The incident occurred in the 31st minute of the match. Messi hit the calf of Algeria defender Aissam Mandi with his soles from behind, knocking his opponent to the ground. The main referee of the match, Szymon Marciniak, did not even show the Argentine a yellow card, and VAR did not intervene. In this match, Messi scored three goals. --- ## Related Articles 1. [아이티, 브라질에 0-3으로 패배하며 2026 월드컵 첫 탈락 팀으로 기록](https://taegeukgoal.com/ko/news/0-3-2026) 2. [월드컵 2026: 스코틀랜드의 또 다른 승리? 크리스 서튼의 예측](https://taegeukgoal.com/ko/news/2026-182)