Messi Shines at 38 with First World Cup Hat-Trick
Lionel Messi delivered a historic display against Algeria, scoring his first World Cup hat-trick at age 38. His three goals powered Argentina to a 3-0 victory in their opening match. In his post-match interview, Messi praised the fans for filling the stadium. “I love playing football; it has been my passion since I was a little kid,” he said. He thanked supporters for their incredible energy. This performance sent a message that he remains the driving force behind Argentina’s title defence. Messi now shares the all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goals with Miroslav Klose.
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