Lionel Messi
Inter MiamiCF
Playmaking Forward
Jun 24, 1987 (38)
Left
5'7"
148 lb
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Brace against Austria
Messi recorded two goals on seven shots (four on target) to go along with two chances created and two crosses in Monday's 2-0 win over Austria.
Analysis: Messi continues his World Cup brilliance even on the brink of turning 39, as the attacker would bag a 38th and 95th minutes for a brace. This comes despite a missed penalty in the ninth minute and a closely missed free kick to end the contest, nearly earning a hat trick in consecutive matches. He still is the only goal scorer for Argentina at this World Cup with his five thus far, an early leader for the Golden Boot. It is clear his age is not affecting him at all on the World Stage, still looking to be his very best as he tries to lead Argentina to back-to-back World Cup championships.
Scores hat-trick in WC opener
Messi scored three goals to go with six shots (four on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 3-0 win against Algeria.
Analysis: Messi broke the deadlock for Argentina inside the opening 10 minutes, but his goal was ruled out due to offside. The Inter Miami star, who became the first player to ever appear in six World Cups, would break the deadlock with a long-range shot in the first half before adding two more goals after the break. Messi is now the top scorer of the tournament with three goals, ahead of players such as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, but also tied Miroslav Klose for the record of most goals all-time in World Cup history. Messi is starting the tournament on fire, and when that happens, good things usually come for La Albiceleste.
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