Lionel Messi he once again made history after becoming the first player to score seven consecutive goals FIFA World Cup game during Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan on Saturday.The Argentina captain came off the bench in the second half and scored from a free kick in the 80th minute. After being fouled just outside the penalty area, Messi hit a low shot that went past two Jordan defenders and into the left corner of the net. The goal was his 19th in World Cup history, extending his record as the competition’s all-time leading scorer.
Another milestone for Lionel Messi
It was also Messi’s 72nd career free kick goal and Argentina’s 12th from a direct free kick.The 39-year-old has now scored 123 international goals in 202 appearances for Argentina. Only Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more in men’s international football with 145 international goals.Before this game, Messi shared the record of six consecutive World Cup matches with France’s Just Fontaine and Brazilian legend Jairzinho. His goal against Jordan made him the first player to score seven consecutive goals.
Rested before he struck
Messi was left out of the starting 11 as Argentina had already secured top spot in Group J, while Jordan had already been eliminated from the tournament.He was introduced in the 60th minute instead of Lautaro Martinez, who scored from the penalty spot earlier in the first half.Messi’s late goal helped Argentina complete a 3-1 win to finish the group stage with the most points before the knockout rounds.
