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Lionel Messi made more history Tuesday, becoming the second player to score in five World Cups when he joined Cristiano Ronaldo in stunning fashion against Algeria.
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Messi blasted home a rocket from outside the 18 to give reigning champions Argentina 1-0 lead against their African opponents in Kansas City.
Oh, he'd score another around the hour mark to make more history. Will he break the career World Cup scoring record this month?
He's now scored seven goals in his last five World Cup appearances. Stretching even further, Messi has 10 goals and five assists in his last nine World Cup matches dating back to the 2018 Group D finale against Nigeria, which ended a six-match goal drought at the tournament.
His 15 goals are one behind Miroslav Klose and tied with Brazilian forward Ronaldo (Cristiano Ronaldo, if you're wondering, has eight).
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MORE — Andy Edwards’ live updates from KC
Messi blasted home a rocket from outside the 18 to give reigning champions Argentina 1-0 lead against their African opponents in Kansas City.
Oh, he'd score another around the hour mark to make more history. Will he break the career World Cup scoring record this month?
He's now scored seven goals in his last five World Cup appearances. Stretching even further, Messi has 10 goals and five assists in his last nine World Cup matches dating back to the 2018 Group D finale against Nigeria, which ended a six-match goal drought at the tournament.
His 15 goals are one behind Miroslav Klose and tied with Brazilian forward Ronaldo (Cristiano Ronaldo, if you're wondering, has eight).
Lionel Messi first goal against Algeria (video)
Ref cam angle of Lionel Messi goal vs Algeria at World Cup
Lionel Messi’s second goal against Algeria (video)
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