Former German referee Patrick Ittrich believes Lionel Messi should have been shown a red card during Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Algeria in the World Cup. Ittrich’s assessment, reported by DPA, centers on an incident during the match where Messi’s actions warranted a sending-off, though the specifics were not detailed in the report. Despite the potential infraction, Messi was not disciplined and went on to score a hat-trick, leading Argentina to win. The claim raises questions about the officiating during the game and whether the outcome might have been different with Messi off the field. Ittrich’s comments have sparked debate among football fans and analysts regarding the standards of refereeing in the tournament. No further details regarding the specific foul or Ittrich’s reasoning were immediately available.