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Record-breaking Lionel Messi scores twice as Argentina see off Austria

Record-breaking Lionel Messi scores twice as Argentina see off Austria

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

A hat-trick against Algeria in Argentina’s opening game of the tournament had moved the 38-year-old level with Miroslav Klose’s mark of 16 goals.

Lionel Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria

Lionel Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

He was denied in a one-on-one by Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane and had a penalty appeal turned down before joining Germany’s Klose in a share of the record.

Lionel Messi becomes the new owner of Spanish third-tier club Cornella

Lionel Messi becomes the new owner of Spanish third-tier club Cornella

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

The club are based in the south-west of Barcelona, where Messi made his name in a 17-senior career.

Ruthless PSG cruise past Inter Miami 4-0 to reach Club World Cup quarters

Ruthless PSG cruise past Inter Miami 4-0 to reach Club World Cup quarters

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Ruthless PSG cruise past Inter Miami 4-0 to reach Club World Cup quarters

Jamal Musiala hits hat-trick as Bayern Munich put 10 past Auckland

Jamal Musiala hits hat-trick as Bayern Munich put 10 past Auckland

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Harry Kane failed to get on the scoresheet for the German champions.