Algeria Captain Mandi Retires from National Team, Recalls Messi's Apology After World Cup Foul

Algeria national team captain Mandi announced his retirement from the national team. In an interview, he reflected on his career and discussed a controversial foul by Lionel Messi during the first match of the 2022 World Cup. Mandi stated that he did not initially realize the severity of the injury, but felt pain later in the locker room. He noted that after watching replays, others told him Messi should have received a red card. However, Mandi emphasized that Messi immediately apologized to him on the field, asking 'Are you okay?' The interview was published by Hupu Football News on July 25.

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