Lionel Messi Sets New World Cup Records in Algeria Victory
Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria served as a backdrop for Messi's historic achievements. By scoring in the match, he surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo and Cuauhtémoc Blanco in the age-related scoring statistics.
He now trails only Pepe and Roger Milla as the oldest players to find the net. This follows his milestone of appearing in six different World Cups.
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