THIS IS HOW MESSI SHOCKED EVERYONE IN THE MATCH AGAINST CROATIA! ARGENTINA - IN THE WORLD CUP FINAL!

THIS IS HOW MESSI SHOCKED EVERYONE IN THE MATCH AGAINST CROATIA! ARGENTINA - IN THE WORLD CUP FINAL! Messi shocked the world with new records! Facts At last, we cannot help but tell you about all the records Messi set according to the outcome of the tie against Croatia. First and foremost, Lionel equalled Lothar Matthäus&achievement for the number of World Cup appearances – now both have 25, though on December 18, Messi will beat the German’s accomplishment, as La Pulga will be involved in the final stage of this year’s competition. Secondly, it is Messi who became the World Cup’s most productive footballer in the history of Argentina with 11 goals - Batistuta has 10. According to Opta, Messi is the first Argentine to score in three playoff matches at a single tournament. Opta also reports that Messi equalled Ronaldo’s only tally, sealing goal contributive actions throughout 13 different World Cup ties. ESPN reports that Messi is the oldest man to score 5+ goals in a single campaign. Besides, Messi tied with Diego Maradona as the top World Cup assistant - both have 8. Lionel is the 5th player with 19 assists at the World Cup, having the same amount as Miroslav Klose, Ronaldo, Gerd Muller and Pele. #worldcup