World Cup goals record 'just a number', says Messi
Summary
Lionel Messi became the joint all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history with a hat-trick against Algeria, matching Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals.
Key Points
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria in the World Cup, bringing his total to 16 goals, tying the record with Miroslav Klose.
- Messi described the goalscoring record as merely a statistic, while expressing joy in sharing the moment with family and teammates.
- Argentina won the match 3-0, starting their World Cup campaign with a solid victory and strong team unity.
- Argentina's coach and teammates praised Messi's ongoing importance and inspirational role in the team.
