World Cup: Lionel Messi pushes the limits of football history

Lionel Messi, in his 30th World Cup match, scored a goal against the Cape Verde football team.

Lionel Messi, in his 30th World Cup match, scored a goal against the Cape Verdean football team. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner brought his World Cup finals goal tally to 20 (top scorer). With 8 assists as well (joint top assister with Maradona), Messi has been involved in 28 goals in 30 World Cup matches. Phenomenal!