₦airaland Forum

Lionel Messi has once again rewritten football history, delivering a stunning hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria in the FIFA World Cup.

The Argentine legend produced a vintage performance, scoring three goals and leading the reigning world champions to a commanding victory. At 39 years old, Messi became the oldest player ever to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup match, surpassing previous records and adding yet another milestone to an already unparalleled career.

The hat-trick also saw Messi extend several remarkable records:

First player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cups.

Oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick.

Argentina's all-time leading scorer, further extending his own record.

Argentina's all-time leading appearance maker, adding another World Cup match to his tally.

Most goal contributions in World Cup history (goals and assists combined).

Only player to register a goal contribution at six different World Cups.

Most appearances in FIFA World Cup history.


Fans inside the stadium erupted into chants of Messi's name after his third goal, with many recognizing they were witnessing one of the final great chapters of the most decorated international career football has ever seen.

Speaking after the match, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni praised his captain's influence:

> "There are no words left. Every time people think he has achieved everything possible, he finds a way to make history again."



The victory puts Argentina in a strong position in Group J and sends a clear message to the rest of the tournament: despite nearing his 40th birthday, Messi remains capable of deciding the biggest matches on the biggest stage.

For a player who has already won the World Cup, multiple Copa América titles, eight Ballons d'Or, and virtually every major trophy available, this latest achievement serves as another reminder that football may never see another career quite like Lionel Messi's.

What a feat 👏 🐐🐐🐐

More characters

Congratulations Messi. May my hardworkings speak like yours

The King of kings. Hat off baba ciro.

If he wins the Fifa world footballer of the year in a world cup year after vintage performances like this and wins the world cup, some people that know nothing about football will start accusing Fifa of bias. Messi is without any doubt the goat of football.

Haaland 2 goals
Mbappe 2 goals
Messi 3 goals

Ronaldo will definitely not pass the ball tomorrow. He's going to shoot the ball from all angles tomorrow including from corner kick and his own 18 yard box.🤣🤣

Mbappe and Messi on course to break Klose 16 goals record at this world cup. Messi already ties him at 16 though.

Hehehe Ronaldo over to you. Better not pull that stinker you pulled against Nigeria last week.

So Ivory Coast is the only African country that has won so far in this world cup

Messi s playing home, others are playing away. Home advantage.

And one mumu from portugal will be comparing himself to messi.

Why is he still playing World cup at his age? He should pave way for younger ones abeg

You are doing well my brother from another mother. Keep doing the good work.

dominique:
Hehehe Ronaldo over to you. Better not pull that stinker you pulled against Nigeria last week.

So Ivory Coast is the only African country that has won so far in this world cup

Me thinks Portugal are better off without Ronaldo, or at the very most he should be partly involved.

This little monster Noor go calm down Abi.
Abinibi yato si ability. Just a pity my guy's time coincided with his.

BTW , he is a few days short of 39th birthday, Op beware on your copy and paste

internationalman:
Haaland 2 goals
Mbappe 2 goals
Messi 3 goals

Ronaldo will definitely not pass the ball tomorrow. He's going to shoot the ball from all angles tomorrow including from corner kick and his 18 yard box.🤣🤣

LOL

Is this healthy competition or what?

dominique:
Hehehe Ronaldo over to you. Better not pull that stinker you pulled against Nigeria last week.

So Ivory Coast is the only African country that has won so far in this world cup

Ghana is winning their match too

iii

The Goat among goats🐐🐐🐐🐐

Some 39 years old on Nigeria cannot do 20 pushups what a waste

God bless the day I watched Messi for the first time and fell in love with him. How can someone so far away be giving me consistent Joy for more than 20 years and counting. If I was a believer, I would have worshipped Messi than worship an imaginary sky Daddy.

Football 3 vs 16.... For God so loved the Game ⚽ that he came in form of man(Messi) to play,that whosoever watched him play, shall not despair but have everlasting Joy!!!!

U dey listen to people wey dey use mirror look wristwatch. We all know the truth, just that some people will rather choose to live under illusion no matter how you try to help them. Even their so called PENALDO deep down knows that the sky is blue but his supporters will rather go blind than to accept that.

oz4real83:
If he wins the Fifa world footballer of the year in a world cup year after vintage performances like this and wins the world cup, some people that know nothing about football will start accusing Fifa of bias. Messi is without any doubt the goat of football.

The one and only Goat
Keep shaming your haters

The best player to ever play the game.

Messi has scored in 5 world cups not six (he didn't score in 2010). Mods take note of what you push to the front page.

Messiiiii.... Ronaldo over to you. See Argentina team very focused and resilient, not like that Portuguese team. Argentine teammates play with all seriousness.

Ronaldo is 42, he should no longer be involved in most games. He is too old to be leading the Portuguese attack.

There is a difference between natural ability and you working ya a** out. Football is just natural to messi not forced. That's the truth even if am a Ronaldo fan

Emeskhalifa:
Why is he still playing World cup at his age? He should pave way for younger ones abeg

. Una go always talk. How can people please you sef?

EponObi:
Any CR7 teammate wey dem born him papa well make he no pass to am today 😂

I just dey pity fans in the stadium wey go watch that Portugal match 😂😂😂

Any fan wey enter stadium without shield go too collect, 😂😂😂 Ronaldo go too plaster people's face with shots of frustration 😂😂😂

Na anywhere belle face tomorrow 😂😂😂

Imagine comparing him to penaldo 💔

@Almiron
The boss that penaldo fans call fifa boy has delivered once again and proved himself

I feel Ur pain bro 😭. But tell that to your Portugal Oga. He needs your advice more than Messi.

Emeskhalifa:
Why is he still playing World cup at his age? He should pave way for younger ones abeg

josielewa:
Messiiiii.... Ronaldo over to you. See Argentina team very focused and resilient, not like that Portuguese team. Argentine teammates play with all seriousness.

Ronaldo is 42, he should no longer be involved in most games. He is too old to be leading the Portuguese attack.

There is a difference between natural ability and you working ya a** out. Football is just natural to messi not forced. That's the truth even if am a Ronaldo fan

which Ronaldo fan you be? 🤣🤣🤣

The world might never see another Messi the record breaker and the real GOAT