Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s impressive record with a hat-trick against Bolivia, showcasing his extraordinary talent on the international stage.
Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi, matched the record of his rival Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring a hat-trick against Bolivia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Messi netted three goals and contributed two assists to lead his country to a 6-0 victory.
The 37-year-old achieved his tenth international hat-trick, matching Ronaldo’s record.
La Albiceleste are set to qualify from South America, holding a lead of three points over second-placed Colombia and six points ahead of their arch-rivals Brazil.
That same evening, Ronaldo was unable to score for Portugal in their UEFA Nations League match against Scotland, which ended in a 0-0 draw.
Ronaldo was visibly frustrated after the game, expressing his displeasure through tantrums.
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