Messi's Tackle Drama: No Red Card, No VAR Panic!

In a thrilling World Cup clash, Messi narrowly escaped a red card after a clumsy tackle on Mandi during Argentina's match against Algeria on June 16 in Kansas City. Referee Marciniak deemed it not violent enough for a card, and VAR decided to snooze! With Messi's record intact, Argentina gears up for a showdown with Austria next!