Leo Messi: Argentina's Talisman Claims Maradona Will Be Happy with Him After Breaking World Cup Record

• Lionel Messi is sure Diego Maradona will be excited with him for breaking the Argentine legend's World Cup record
• Messi became the most-capped Argentina player at the World Cup with his 22nd appearance at the Mundial coming against Poland
• In the process of reaching his latest milestone, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner inspired Argentina to reach the knockout phase

Lionel Messi believes Argentina's legend; Diego Maradona will be "super happy" with him on the back of inspiring his side to the knockout phase of the 2022 World Cup.

In the process of guiding La Albiceleste to the last 16, Messi became the most-capped Argentina player in World Cup history, surpassing Diego Maradona in the process.

Messi was tied on 21 games at the Mundial with Maradona, however, the 35-year-old went a step further in Argentina's final group game against Poland.

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The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner had an excellent relationship with the late football God and Messi reckons he would be happy with his latest milestone, Football Espana notes.

"I learned it recently, I didn't know it. It's a pleasure to be able to continue to achieve these kinds of records,'' Messi said via GOAL when quizzed on the record after the Poland win.

''I think Diego would be super happy for me because he always showed me a lot of affection, he was always happy when things went well for me.''

Messi would hope his recent achievement will serve as a good omen ahead of Saturday's round of 16 showdown with Australia as Argentina chase its third world title.

Messi overtakes Maradona

Lionel Messi has become the most-capped Argentina player at the World Cup, after taking the field for his side against Poland on Wednesday evening.

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The Paris Saint-Germain superstar captained La Albiceleste in a massive tie against Robert Lewandowski's side, in their final Group C encounter of the tournament.

The Argentine genius started alongside Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez and Juventus winger Angel Di Maria in a devastating attacking trident.

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La Albiceleste bounced back from a dreadful start to the 2022 World Cup, which started with a historic defeat to Saudi Arabia, to win their next two games against Mexico and Poland.

They finished top of Group C, setting up a last-16 meeting with Australia, who stunned dark horses Denmark with a 1-0 win. Argentina last reached the quarters in 2014, a tournament in which they went all the way to the final.