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Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez commented on the team's 3-0 loss to Argentina at the World Cup. All three goals were scored by eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi. Mahrez, a former Manchester City player, believes Messi's presence in the "Albiceleste" squad made all the difference.
"It was a very tough match against the world champions. We knew that even if we played consistently for a long time, Argentina could still create chances – they could score at any moment. And that's exactly what they did. They have Messi, and that's the difference. That's just how it is," Mahrez told BeIn Sports.
Argentina secured three points and climbed to first place in Group J. Algeria currently sits in last position.
In the second round of the World Cup, Argentina will face Austria, while Algeria will go up against Jordan.
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