Messi goes down in history with a hat-trick of awards and noble titles

Messi had a brilliant display to help Argentina win the 2022 World Cup. He contributed 2 goals in 120 minutes and also successfully completed La Albiceleste's first penalty kick.

With today's historic victory, Messi completed a collection of noble titles at the national level with Argentina. Even, the 35-year-old striker needs just over a year to win all 3 titles of Copa America, Finalissima (Intercontinental Super Cup) and World Cup.

This achievement helps Messi become the 6th player to have all 3 awards and noble titles, namely the Golden Ball, Champions League and World Cup. Before today, only 5 other players have achieved similar achievements: Paolo Rossi, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaka and Zinedine Zidane.

In addition, his outstanding performance at the tournament also helped Messi receive the Golden Ball award for the second time, after his success in 2014. He is the first player to achieve that feat in the 92-year history of the World Cup. Cup.