World Champions, Argentina continued in their impressive form, as they defeated Curacao 7-0 in a friendly match. As always, Lionel Messi was the man of the match in this game, as he scored a hatttick, and also provided an assist. Lionel Messi had been enjoying an impressive season. After winning the world cup, Lionel Messi’s chances of winning the Ballon Dor became very high. However, PSG’S early elimination in the Champions league could reduce his chances of winning his eight Ballon Dor.
Lionel Messi’s hatttick against Curacao has now increased his goals for Argentina to 102. Only a few legends have been able to cross the 100 goal margin. Unlike Messi, Ronaldo began the season in poor form. Cristiano Ronaldo’s slow decline began after he rejoined Manchester United.
The Portuguese legend decline in form gave Messi the opportunity to break some of his records, there is also a high chance that Messi could break some of his records in Europe as he no longer plays in Europe. It is believed that Lionel Messi is on a mission to break all Ronaldo’s record, however, he proved that he wasn’t after breaking Ronaldo’s records in the game against Curacao.
Lionel Messi is just a few goals below Ronaldo, who is the all time highest international goal scorer. However, after Messi scored a hatttick, he had the chance to make it four goals, but he gave the penalty to Di Maria. This act displayed by Messi proves that he isn’t interested in breaking Ronaldo’s records. What is your opinion on this? Drop comments below.
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