2022 World Cup: Watch Leo Messi Score Cheeky Penalty Against Saudi Arabia

• Argentina maestro Lionel Messi broke his goal-scoring duck at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar against Saudi Arabia
• His goal from the penalty spot took his World Cup tally to seven goals, equalling that of eternal nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo
• He becomes the fifth player to score at four different World Cup tournaments after legendary Brazilian attacker Pelé, Uwe Seeler, Miroslav Klose and Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi opened his 2022 FIFA World Cup goal against Saudi Arabia via the penalty spot.

Messi, who is featuring in his fifth Mundial, wasted no time in announcing his presence in Qatar when he tucked away a penalty after just ten minutes.

His goal against Saudi Arabia ensured he chalked yet another remarkable feat in his illustrious career as he became the first Argentine to score at four different World Cup tournaments.

Messi's Argentina have been touted as one of the frontrunners for Qatar 2022, in what could possibly be the 35-year-old playmaker's last dance at the biggest football festival, as noted by Squawka.

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Argentina fans celebrate

A group of Argentina supporters were in a jubilant mood ahead of their Group C opener against minnows Saudi Arabia.

Argentina have been tipped as one of the strongest contenders to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup and it comes as no surprise that fans of the La Albiceleste are poised for the group opener.

In a video posted on Twitter, seen by Sports Brief, a cross-section of supporters clad in Argentina jerseys cheered and chanted at the Lusail Stadium hours before kickoff against The Falcons.

Doctor wants Argentina to lose

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Lionel Messi’s doctor, Diego Schwarzstein, has said that he doesn't want Argentina to win a single game at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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Messi will be hoping to lead his country to their third World Cup title in the Middle East, having already won the tournament in 1978 and 1986.

The South American giants are among the strongest contenders to lift the trophy in Qatar and are unbeaten in 35 matches coming into the World Cup.