Lionel Messi hat trick World Cup
Magical Messi shines as Argentina begin title defence with 3-0 win over Algeria
Messi netted a spectacular opener from distance in Kansas City, then poked home from close range before completing his first ever World Cup hat-trick to give him a total of 16 goals.
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Messi equals all-time goalscoring record at World Cups with hattrick
He completed his hat-trick in the 76th minute, sending the massed ranks of Argentine fans in Kansas City wild.
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