Fact-checking claims Algerian fans branded Messi an ‘enemy of Allah’
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Lionel Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal during Argentina's match against Austria on June 22, 2026, becoming the men's tournament's all-time leading scorer and surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous record. The Argentine captain, appearing in his sixth World Cup, achieved the historic milestone despite initially missing a penalty opportunity in the same match. The victory advances Argentina's bid to qualify from their group as the defending World Cup champions.
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Lionel Messi is now the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, after scoring twice Monday against Austria in the 2026 World Cup.
His first match, where he scored a hat-trick against Algeria, saw some online controversy.
According to internet users, Algerian fans allegedly targeted him with an aggressive chant, calling Messi the "enemy of Allah" and threatening Argentina.
But the audio is manipulated, and an old Arab protest chant against al-Sisi. ...