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Messi breaks Ronaldo record by becoming oldest World Cup hat-trick scorer ever
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Messi breaks Ronaldo record by becoming oldest World Cup hat-trick scorer ever
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Messi breaks Ronaldo record by becoming oldest World Cup hat-trick scorer ever

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Messi breaks Ronaldo record by becoming oldest World Cup hat-trick scorer ever
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Lionel Messi has broken Cristiano Ronaldo's record, becoming the oldest player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup match. This historic achievement further solidifies his legendary status in football.

Messi becomes oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick Lionel Messi has claimed another record from long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo after his hat-trick against Algeria made him the oldest player in history to score three goals in a single World Cup match. Just a week away from turning 39, Messi delivered what commentators are calling a masterclass for the ages, scoring his 16th career World Cup goal exactly 20 years to the day after his first ever World Cup goal against Serbia and Montenegro in 2006. The performance answered any lingering questions about why Messi chose to continue playing for Argentina after already winning the World Cup in 2022. Argentina made a winning start to their title defence in Group J and now turn their attention to matches against Austria and Jordan.

Key points

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Messi surpasses Ronaldo, becoming the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick.

Messi breaks Ronaldo record by becoming oldest World Cup hat-trick scorer ever.

This achievement highlights Messi's enduring impact and ability to perform at an elite level, setting a new age-related scoring benchmark in the sport's most prestigious tournament.

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Veteran Messi makes history by scoring a World Cup hat-trick at an unprecedented age.

Messi breaks Ronaldo record by becoming oldest World Cup hat-trick scorer ever.

The record underscores Messi's remarkable longevity and continued prowess, demonstrating that he can still achieve significant milestones even in the later stages of his illustrious career.

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A new World Cup record is set as Messi claims the title of oldest hat-trick scorer.

Messi breaks Ronaldo record by becoming oldest World Cup hat-trick scorer ever.

This milestone adds another unique accomplishment to Messi's extensive list of records, further cementing his place in football history and showcasing his consistent goal-scoring ability on the biggest stage.

Notable people & entities

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Messi
Footballer

Broke a record previously held by Ronaldo, becoming the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick.

RO
Ronaldo
Footballer

Previously held the record for the oldest World Cup hat-trick scorer, which was surpassed by Messi in this event.

WC
World Cup
International Football Tournament

The prestigious tournament where the record for the oldest hat-trick scorer was set and subsequently broken.

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