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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jack Rathborn

Lionel Messi makes World Cup history with record-equalling hat trick

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  • Lionel Messi equalled the all-time World Cup top goalscorer record, reaching 16 goals, after scoring a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria in Kansas City.
  • The 38-year-old's three goals moved him level with Germany's Miroslav Klose, surpassing Brazil's Ronaldo.
  • This marked Messi's first World Cup hat-trick and his fifth tournament with a goal, a feat only matched by Cristiano Ronaldo.
  • Messi scored with a powerful strike, an instinctive rebound, and a trademark sweeping finish from outside the box.
  • He was substituted in the 79th minute to a standing ovation, with his next match scheduled against Austria on 22 June in Dallas.

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Lionel Messi equals World Cup top goalscorer record after stunning Argentina hat-trick

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