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War & Conflict5h 4m ago
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria, drawing him level with Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading World Cup goal scorer, and was seen crying after his first goal.
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Who
Lionel Messi, Miroslav Klose, Ronaldo, Gerd Muller, Kylian Mbappe
What
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria, drawing him level with Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading World Cup goal scorer, and was seen crying after his first goal.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:24:38 GMT · 5h 4m ago
Where
not specified beyond World Cup 2026 ·
Why
Messi stated his tears were due to "difficult, complicated days" unrelated to the sport, expressing gratitude to his teammates for their support.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The event highlights personal struggles even for top athletes, potentially shifting public perception of Messi, and sets the stage for a tight race for the all-time World Cup goal-scoring record between Messi and Mbappe, impacting fan engagement in the ongoing tournament.
Story chain
2 events in this thread- War & Conflict5h 4m agoLionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their first match of World Cup 2026, tying Miroslav Klose for the most all-time World Cup goals.Open article
- Currently Reading5h 4m agoLionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria, drawing him level with Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading World Cup goal scorer, and was seen crying after his first goal.