Lionel Messi scored a spectacular free kick in the win over Jordan, setting a new world record. Messi scored the third goal in Argentina's 3-1 victory in the final match of the World Cup group stage.
In the 80th minute of the match, a brilliant low free kick from 25 meters out fooled goalkeeper Yazid Abulaylar. As soon as the ball entered the net, a wave of jubilation erupted in the gallery. That wave seemed to spread worldwide.
This is the goal that made Lionel Messi the first footballer to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches, surpassing legends like France's Just Fontaine and Brazil's Jairzinho.
Lionel Messi is becoming a part of history every time he scores a goal. In the first match of the tournament, he scored a hat-trick against Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's highest goal tally (16). In the next match, he scored a brace against Austria. This time, he took that tally even higher by setting another record. The eight-time World Cup winner now has 19 goals in the tournament.
Lionel Messi is also leading the race for the Golden Boot in the tournament by 2 goals. He has scored 6 goals in three matches. Former England midfielder Danny Murphy told BCB Sports, "He's incredible...he's intelligent and his ideas are clear. He knows what's going to happen around him. It's a real joy to watch what he's doing."
Argentina, who were already confirmed as group champions, will face newcomers Cape Verde in the last 32 match at Miami Stadium on Saturday at 4 am Bangladesh time.
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