Lionel Messi equals World Cup top goalscorer record after stunning Argentina hat-trick
The 37-year-old hit a hat-trick in Kansas City to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as the highest scorer in Word Cup history
Lionel Messi equalled the all-time World Cup top goalscorer record after a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria in Kansas City. The 37-year-old is now on 16 career World Cup goals after producing a sensational display for the world champions to inspire his side to a 3-0 lead at Arrowhead.It was Messi’s first-ever hat-trick in the World Cup and confirmed his fifth tournament with a goal, joining Cristiano Ronaldo as the only players to ever achieve that.
Messi was then withdraw in the 79th minute to a standing ovation after delivering the perfect start for Lionel Scaloni’s side. More to follow...Join our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments
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