Lionel Messi once again etched his name into football history after producing a sensational hat-trick to inspire Argentina to a commanding victory over Algeria in a FIFA World Cup encounter.
The Argentine captain delivered a vintage performance, scoring all three goals as the reigning world champions cruised to victory. At 39 years old, Messi became the oldest player ever to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup match, setting a new milestone in his illustrious career.
The remarkable feat added to a growing list of records held by the football icon. With his goals against Algeria, Messi became the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cups, further cementing his status as one of the sport’s greatest players.
The hat-trick also saw him extend his records as Argentina’s all-time leading scorer and most-capped player, adding another World Cup appearance to his already impressive tally.
