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List of records achieved by Lionel Messi: Lionel Messi, This name is counted among the big giants in the football world. This 35-year-old player made and broke many records, but till December 18, there was a trophy that always eluded Messi. But on the night of December 18, after a tough battle of about two and a half hours, Messi (Lionel Messi) added it to his account as well. Or just say that the whole world was at Messi’s feet this night. The special thing is that not only did the FIFA trophy come in the lap of the Argentine captain, but he also made and broke many records.
If we talk about the final match, then this match was played on Sunday (December 18) at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, in which Lionel Messi’s Argentina faced 2018 winner France. After 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, the match ended 3–3 and went to a penalty shootout where France lost 2–4.
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Let me tell you, this was Messi’s last match in the FIFA World Cup and he gave everything to become the World Cup winner. The special thing is that this time his hard work paid off. Messi broke many records due to his brilliant performance during the final. Here is a list of all the records that Messi made on the biggest night of his football career.
Most minutes played in a FIFA World Cup: Messi broke former Italy defender Paolo Maldini’s record for most FIFA World Cup minutes by playing the full 120 minutes on the night of the final. Messi spent 2,314+ minutes on the field in 26 matches, while Maldini’s tally was 2,217.
Messi broke Pele’s record: After two goals in the final match, Messi now has a total of 13 goals in the FIFA World Cup. While Pele has 12 goals.
Most wins in the World Cup: Argentina’s victory in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final on Sunday (December 18) was Messi’s 17th win in 26 matches played in the World Cup. He has now equaled former Germany striker Miroslav Klose, and is the joint most successful player in World Cup matches.
First player to score in all knockout matches: Messi became the first player to score in the group stage, round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final in a single World Cup season.
Golden Balls: Messi became the first player in FIFA World Cup history to win multiple Golden Ball awards. He won his first Golden Ball in the 2014 season and was awarded his second Golden Ball on Sunday night after playing a big role in Argentina’s victory.
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