One of the greatest players alive, Lionel Messi has scored 6 World Cup goals throughout his entire career. Messi is about to play in his last World Cup this year. Let's have a look at the 5 best moments that La Pulga gave us during the FIFA World Cup.s
#5. The First World Cup: It was a dream debut for the 18-year-old as he came on late in the match against Serbia and Montenegro on 16 June 2006. He became the youngest goal scorer for the Argentina national team in the World Cup.
#4 2010 South Africa World Cup: Messi did not score in this tournament as manager Diego Maradonna made the 22-year-old attacker play as a playmaker. Argentina swept through the group-stage games because of Messi’s technical ability.
#3 Goal vs Iran: Argentina faced a defensive team in the second match of the group stages in 2014. Iran drew with the Argentines till extra time. That was when the G.O.A.T took things into his hands and decided to break the deadlock with the stunning screamer from outside the box to win it for his country.
#2 Goal vs Nigeria in the 2018 World Cup: Messi scored an outrageous goal controlling a long ball played by Ever Banega straight from the midfield. The right-footed shot was enough to make Argentina get the win over the African giants.
#1 2014 Golden Ball winner: Despite facing disappointment in the finals, Messi still managed to win the best player’s award. He was the best player in the tournament and was destined to win that world cup considering Argentina’s run.