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This is amazing. 3. I told him before the match scored *** hat trick and he did it. I couldn’t be. I’m speechless about it. I honestly I’m missing this we’ve missed these 3. We did what is history and I will be able to tell so many friends, kids, grandkids, hopefully about tonight. Like this was one of the best experiences. Amazing job. Hats off to him. Hats off to him. Amazing. Yeah, I mean, we know him, so he always does that. So we’re just waiting for that magic.
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Lionel Messi sets all-time World Cup goals record, netting his 17th and 18th for Argentina
Lionel Messi is widely considered the greatest soccer player of all time. On Monday, he added another milestone to his case.Messi scored his 17th career World Cup goal, surpassing legendary German striker Miroslav Klose for the men’s record. He also scored his 18th goal in the waning moments of the match to overtake Marta, the Brazilian soccer star who holds the women’s World Cup record of 17. Many soccer fans had hoped Messi would break it during this tournament, but few expected it to happen so quickly.Messi’s hat trick in Argentina’s opening match against Algeria helped set up the milestone, and his record-breaking goal against Austria on Monday added to what has already been a thrilling World Cup. As impressive as the record is, it is only one item on a long list of achievements for the Argentine forward.In addition to holding the World Cup goals record, Messi has won a record eight Ballon d’Or awards, given annually to the world’s best player. He also holds the record for most goals in a calendar year, with 91 in 2012. Further, Messi has appeared in the most men’s World Cup matches (27), recorded the most World Cup Player of the Match awards (11), tallied the most assists in international play (61) and won the most official team trophies in history (46).While small in stature, standing 5 feet, 7 inches, Messi has spent his career proving that, at times, he is a larger-than-life soccer player. Monday was simply the latest example.Now 38, with his 39th birthday coming Wednesday, Messi may be appearing in his final World Cup. If so, he is ensuring this tournament becomes another lasting part of an already unmatched legacy.See the full World Cup schedule below:
Lionel Messi is widely considered the greatest soccer player of all time. On Monday, he added another milestone to his case.
Messi scored his 17th career World Cup goal, surpassing legendary German striker Miroslav Klose for the men’s record. He also scored his 18th goal in the waning moments of the match to overtake Marta, the Brazilian soccer star who holds the women’s World Cup record of 17.
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Many soccer fans had hoped Messi would break it during this tournament, but few expected it to happen so quickly.
Messi’s hat trick in Argentina’s opening match against Algeria helped set up the milestone, and his record-breaking goal against Austria on Monday added to what has already been a thrilling World Cup.
As impressive as the record is, it is only one item on a long list of achievements for the Argentine forward.
In addition to holding the World Cup goals record, Messi has won a record eight Ballon d’Or awards, given annually to the world’s best player. He also holds the record for most goals in a calendar year, with 91 in 2012. Further, Messi has appeared in the most men’s World Cup matches (27), recorded the most World Cup Player of the Match awards (11), tallied the most assists in international play (61) and won the most official team trophies in history (46).
While small in stature, standing 5 feet, 7 inches, Messi has spent his career proving that, at times, he is a larger-than-life soccer player. Monday was simply the latest example.
Now 38, with his 39th birthday coming Wednesday, Messi may be appearing in his final World Cup. If so, he is ensuring this tournament becomes another lasting part of an already unmatched legacy.
See the full World Cup schedule below:
