World Cup 2022: Messi Makes History With Penalty Against Croatia

• Lionel Messi surpassed Gabriel Batistuta's record for being the highest-scoring Argentinian in the World Cup
• Paris Saint-Germain forward Messi scored from the penalty spot as Argentina took the lead against Croatia
• France's Kylian Mbappe and Messi have both scored five goals so far at this year's FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi is no stranger to breaking records and has entered the history books once again.

The Argentinian superstar opened the scoring for his side against Croatia and surpassed a long-standing record in the process.

Messi scored from the penalty spot to record his 11th World Cup goal of his career and surpass the legendary Gabriel Batistuta.

Messi became Argentina's leading goal scorer as a result of the goal.

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The landmark goal also came on the day that Messi tied German legend, Lothar Matthäus, for the most appearances by a male footballer at the World Cup. Both players have appeared in 25 games.

Messi also drew level with Kylian Mbappe in the race for the Golden Boot award at the tournament. Both Paris Saint-Germain stars have scored five goals each.

Messi equals legendary Lothar Matthaus' stunning World Cup record

Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi has equalled Lothar Matthaus' 25-game most World Cup appearances while featuring against Croatia in the semi-final of the 2022 edition.

This is a big record for the Argentina international who has so far been impressive for his national team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Sports Brief reported.

There is no doubt about the fact that Messi is a man of records considering the many he set achieved in his glorious career both for club and country.