Lionel Messi scored a hat trick and tied Germany's Miroslav Klose for the all-time record in World Cup goals scored — 16— as defending champion Argentina cruised to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in a first match for Group J play. It was Messi's first career hat trick at a World Cup.
Algeria was equal to Argentina in possession but they couldn't build in the finishing third, getting none of their six shot attempts on frame. Argentina had creativity ... and arguably the greatest finisher of all-time.
My take: This is (likely) it for Messi on the biggest stage in the sport. He didn't look 38 out there. Enjoy it while you can.
THE ASYLUM
Messi scores hat trick, record
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick and tied Germany's Miroslav Klose for the all-time record in World Cup goals scored — 16— as defending champion Argentina cruised to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in a first match for Group J play. It was Messi's first career hat trick at a World Cup.
Algeria was equal to Argentina in possession but they couldn't build in the finishing third, getting none of their six shot attempts on frame. Argentina had creativity ... and arguably the greatest finisher of all-time.
My take: This is (likely) it for Messi on the biggest stage in the sport. He didn't look 38 out there. Enjoy it while you can.
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