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Lionel Messi Breaks World Cup Goal Record With Argentina Hat-Trick

Messi completed his hat-trick against Algeria in the 76th minute, finishing from the edge of the box after Nico González’s assist to make it 3-0. The goal moved him past Miroslav Klose’s 16-goal World Cup record, making Messi the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. It capped a stunning night after earlier goals in the 17th and 60th minutes.

By Nischay Rathore

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Lionel Messi Pounces on Luca Zidane Error for Argentina’s Second

Messi made it 2-0 against Algeria in the 60th minute, reacting quickest after Alexis Mac Allister’s powerful long-range shot caused chaos. Goalkeeper Luca Zidane failed to hold the strike, spilling the rebound into danger, and Messi finished to double Argentina’s lead. The goal gave him a brace after his 17th-minute thunderbolt had already put Argentina ahead.

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Lionel Messi Joins Cristiano Ronaldo in Five-World-Cup Scoring Club

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Lionel Messi Joins Cristiano Ronaldo in Five-World-Cup Scoring Club

Messi’s 17th-minute strike against Algeria put him beside Ronaldo as the only male players to score at five World Cups. The goal came on his 200th Argentina cap and was his 14th at the tournament. Only Miroslav Klose (16) and Ronaldo Nazário (15) have scored more World Cup goals, making the milestone even rarer.

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FIFA Makes Jamal Musiala Cover Beats by Dre Logo Before Germany Match

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FIFA Makes Jamal Musiala Cover Beats by Dre Logo Before Germany Match

Musiala was told to cover the Beats by Dre logo on his headphones before Germany faced Curaçao, per BILD, as FIFA enforces clean-branding rules for non-sponsors. The crackdown follows other sponsor-control moments, including taped-over hot sauce and condiments at stadium eateries and Levi’s logo being covered at Levi’s Stadium, one of the World Cup venues during tournament play.

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Lionel Messi Thunderbolt Puts Argentina Ahead After Offside Drama

Messi put Argentina ahead in the 17th minute against Algeria, hammering a powerful shot from outside the box into the top-right corner. The opener followed early drama: Messi had already seen a goal ruled out on-field for offside, before Algeria briefly scored only for VAR to chalk that equalizer off too. Argentina now lead 1-0 in their Group J clash.

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Ruben Dias to Miss Portugal’s World Cup Opener Against DR Congo

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Ruben Dias to Miss Portugal’s World Cup Opener Against DR Congo

Head coach Roberto Martinez confirmed that Dias will miss Portugal's Group K clash against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Dias has been dealing with an injury in training heading into the tournament. “He’s not fully fit and we won’t take any risks”, Martínez said. Portugal will play Uzbekistan next on June 23, and Colombia on June 27.


By Ankit Sharma

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