Lionel Messi<\/a>‘s performance in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, currently being held in the US, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19.<\/p>\nMessi scored a hat-trick against Luca Zidane in the first round of Group G matches.<\/p>\n
Nazario told Tribuna: “Records are made to be broken, and that’s no surprise for Messi and Argentina, the reigning champions.”<\/p>\n
He added: “Every time the ball touches his foot, Messi transforms everything into a historic achievement.”<\/p>\n
“We shouldn’t keep quiet about it. The truth is, Messi is the greatest player in history.”<\/p>\n
He concluded: “There are always doubts, but he’s having a historic night that he’ll never forget.”<\/p>\n
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