Lionel Messi becomes first-ever player in World Cup history to achieve historic feat

Lionel Messi continued to break and make records at FIFA World Cup 2022. Argentina maestro has been a man on a mission in this World Cup as he looks to win coveted title for his country in his last appearance at tournament. Messi scored a perfect penalty to put Argentina 1-0 in World Cup final against France. With this goal, Messi make a special record that only has his name etched on it

World Cup final: Messi makes historic record

With penalty goal, Messi became first ever player to score in group st, round of 16, quarterfinal, semifinal, and final in a single edition of  World Cup. Messi has also taken le in Golden Boot standings with his sixth of tournament. Lionel Messi is making a record 26th appearance at World Cup, breaking a tie with Germany great Lothar Matthäus.

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Messi’s games have been spre over five World Cups, starting in 2006. He has 12 goals in total, tied for sixth on all-time list.

Messi has said this is likely to be his last World Cup.

(with AP inputs)