19.06.2026 11:50
The reason why Lionel Messi, who scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria, wore different colored cleats has been revealed. It was claimed that this method was chosen so that Argentine players could see the star player more easily on the field.
In the first match of Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0. The standout name of the match was Lionel Messi, who brought victory to his team with three goals. The star footballer once again delivered a historic performance on the World Cup stage.
NOTABLE DETAIL AFTER THE MATCH
A detail that emerged after the match caught the attention of football fans. It was noticed that the Argentine players made the star footballer wear different colored cleats so they could spot Lionel Messi more easily on the field.
EASIER TO SPOT ON THE FIELD
According to claims, the Argentine technical team and players prefer this method to make Messi easier to spot on the field during the fast pace of the game. Thanks to the different colored cleats, his teammates can determine Messi's position more quickly in attacking plays.
A WARNING TO RIVALS
Lionel Messi, who made a brilliant start to the tournament with a hat-trick, once again proved he is one of Argentina's biggest assets. The experienced star's performance has already sent a strong message to opposing teams.