XKMessi in search of history, aims for what Maradona did not
Lionel Messi continues to make history in the World Cup, approaching the status of an absolute football legend. He has reached 19 goals in the tournament, becoming the top scorer of all time in this competition. Argentina's team is built around him, and his influence both on and off the field remains decisive. His close relationship with midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has become a symbol of unity within the squad, often seen together during arrivals at stadiums, reflecting the positive atmosphere within the Argentine camp. Messi has been a consistent protagonist in this World Cup, setting and breaking historical records. He equalled Miroslav Klose's record and surpassed 18 goals after an extraordinary performance before reaching 19 goals, deepening his personal record. At 39 years old, Messi remains decisive even when starting from the bench, as seen in one of the recent group stage matches where he came on in the second half and changed the rhythm of the game. Messi also set a new record by scoring in seven consecutive matches at the World Cup, a streak beginning from the knockout stages of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Meanwhile, the comparison with Kylian Mbappé remains one of the main
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