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A closer look at Lionel Messi's World Cup records
After etching his name into World Cup folklore by winning the 2022 final with Argentina, Sports Mole takes a look at the standout records Messi now holds at the World Cup.
Dec 18, 22:37
Lionel Messi wins second Golden Ball, Kylian Mbappe secures Golden Boot
Argentina's Lionel Messi wins the Golden Ball award as France striker Kylian Mbappe scoops the Golden Boot award at the 2022 World Cup.
Dec 18, 19:14
Lionel Messi breaks numerous World Cup records with opener in final
Lionel Messi breaks a host of World Cup records, including most goal contributions in history, with the opening goal in the final.
Dec 18, 15:27
Argentina vs. France: Which records could Lionel Messi break in World Cup final?
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole dives into which records Lionel Messi could break in the showpiece event.
Dec 17, 23:15
Argentina vs. France: A look at Argentina's record in past World Cup finals
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks back on Argentina's record from their six previous World Cup finals.
Dec 17, 21:32
Hugo Lloris out to make World Cup history in final
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will have the chance to make history when he captains his country in Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.
Dec 17, 20:07
All-time combined XI: Argentina vs. France - Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from Argentina and France, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane.
Dec 17, 19:03
The Top 10 World Cup finals ever
Ahead of Qatar 2022's grand finale, Sports Mole selects the top 10 World Cup finals since the first took place back in 1930.
Dec 17, 18:30
Top 10 World Cup final goals of all time
Sports Mole picks out our top 10 goals in World Cup finals ahead of Sunday's clash between Argentina and France.
Dec 17, 11:44
The greatest individual performances at the World Cup
Ahead of the grand finale of Qatar 2022, Sports Mole reflects on the greatest individual performances at World Cups.
Dec 16, 19:09
World Cup clean sweep: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe vying to join exclusive club
One of Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe could become only the fourth player in history to win the World Cup and be named the tournament's top scorer and best player on Sunday.
Dec 16, 15:49
Argentina's Lionel Messi out to break four fresh World Cup records against France
Lionel Messi will be looking to break four fresh World Cup records when Argentina face France in Sunday's final at the Lusail Stadium.
Dec 16, 15:15
World Cup Golden Boot race: Messi, Mbappe, Alvarez, Giroud all in contention
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks at how the Golden Boot race is shaping up, with four of the finalists still in contention.
Dec 16, 13:41
Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez react as Argentina reach 2022 World Cup final
Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez express their delight after Argentina secured their place in the 2022 World Cup final courtesy of a 3-0 semi-final win against Croatia on Tuesday night.
Dec 14, 00:59
Match Analysis: Argentina 3-0 Croatia - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole provides highlights, man of the match and stats for Argentina's Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 victory over Croatia in the World Cup semi-final.
Dec 13, 21:17
Lionel Messi breaks fresh World Cup records, equals Diego Maradona mark in semi-final
Argentina's Lionel Messi breaks a string of World Cup records with a goal and an assist against Croatia, including equalling Diego Maradona's all-time assist mark.
Dec 13, 21:00
Argentina vs. Croatia: Who could be the key men in World Cup semi-final?
Ahead of Tuesday's World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia, Sports Mole looks at which players could prove to be decisive for both sides in Qatar.
Dec 12, 19:07
Argentina's Lionel Messi looking to break four World Cup records against Croatia
Lionel Messi will be looking to break four World Cup records when his Argentina side lock horns with Croatia in Tuesday's semi-final clash at the Lusail Stadium.
Dec 12, 15:12
Cristiano Ronaldo looking to end record World Cup knockout drought
Cristiano Ronaldo will attempt to end a record World Cup knockout drought when Portugal take on Switzerland in the last-16 stage of the competition.
Dec 5, 13:40
Lionel Messi breaks two Diego Maradona records in Argentina's win over Australia
Lionel Messi breaks two records, previously set by Diego Maradona, following Argentina's 2-1 victory over Australia in the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup on Saturday.
Dec 3, 22:01
World Cup 2022: Argentina vs. Australia head-to-head record
Ahead of Saturday's World Cup last-16 tie between Argentina and Australia, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Dec 2, 11:00
World Cup 2022: Why to expect a Lionel Messi goal against Poland
Ahead of Argentina's final World Cup group game against Poland, Sports Mole looks at why to expect a Lionel Messi goal in the contest.
Nov 30, 01:12
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup assist record in Argentina's win over Mexico
Lionel Messi breaks a World Cup assist record after setting up Argentina's second goal in their 2-0 victory over Mexico at Lusail Stadium on Saturday.
Nov 26, 22:01
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Argentina to be confident of beating Mexico
Ahead of Saturday's World Cup game between Argentina and Mexico, Sports Mole looks at the reasons why Argentina will be confident of securing a win.
Nov 25, 21:17
Preview: Argentina vs. Mexico - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Mexico, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 24, 19:04
What happened when goats chose their GOAT?
While the debate over who is the greatest footballer of all time will rage on, what happened when five goats got the chance to elect their own GOAT?
Nov 24, 12:12
Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia: A look at both teams' record at previous World Cups
Ahead of the World Cup clash between Argentina and Saudi Arabia, Sports Mole looks back at how both nations have fared at previous editions of the tournament.
Nov 21, 21:35
Lionel Messi's World Cup record
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Lionel Messi's World Cup record ahead of what may prove to be the attacker's final shot at glory with Argentina.
Nov 21, 08:21
Top 10 greatest moments in World Cup history
Ahead of this winter's finals in Qatar, Sports Mole reflects on some of the defining moments in World Cup history and decides on the top 10.
Nov 19, 14:47
Top 10 greatest World Cup players of all time
With the world's best descending on Qatar for the upcoming World Cup, Sports Mole looks back on the 10 finest players to ever grace the world stage.
Nov 18, 15:45
Top 10 greatest World Cups of all time
As the 2022 finals loom ever nearer, Sports Mole considers some of the greatest World Cups to have been played and ranks the top 10.
Nov 18, 14:13
Top 10 World Cup opening matches
As all eyes look ahead to the 2022 World Cup opener between Qatar and Ecuador, Sports Mole looks back on the top 10 greatest opening matches in World Cup history.
Nov 18, 12:46
Top 10 greatest games in World Cup history
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 greatest games in the tournament's history.
Nov 18, 10:28
Top 10 players to have never won the World Cup
Continuing our countdown to the 2022 World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players never to have won football's most famous competition.
Nov 18, 09:00
Top 10 World Cup goals of all time
Sports Mole picks out our top 10 goals in the history of the World Cup ahead of the start of the 2022 competition.
Nov 17, 21:34
Top 10 most controversial World Cup moments of all time
In preparation for one of the most controversial World Cups of all time, Sports Mole looks back on the 10 most controversial moments in tournament's history.
Nov 17, 15:52
Top 10 biggest World Cup shocks of all time
Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most shocking results in World Cup history, including the Miracle of Bern from 1954 and the Mineiraco in 2014
Nov 17, 12:44
Argentina's Lionel Messi claims England are among favourites for 2022 World Cup
Lionel Messi believes that England are among the favourites to win the 2022 World Cup, and remains coy about Argentina's own prospects of success in Qatar.
Nov 16, 15:17
Belgium World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of a Belgium side who are bidding to win the tournament for the very first time.
Nov 15, 18:00
Argentina World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews Argentina's chances as seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi bids to lift the trophy for the first time in his career.
Nov 14, 18:00
