Anyone thinking a veteran Messi would play a bit-part role at this World Cup is already mistaken.
Lionel Messi was back to his old ways after he showed the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland he is still one of the best around.
Even as he approaches his 39th birthday, anyone thinking Messi was going to play a bit-part role in this World Cup has already been proven wrong with a hat-trick for Argentina in their opening game against Algeria.
Here’s some incredible Lionel Messi stats at the World Cup.
