By Monsurat Abisoye
Global football star Lionel Messi has been recognised by Guinness World Records after becoming the first player in history to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches.
Guinness World Records announced the achievement on X on Sunday, stating that the Argentine captain’s scoring run began during Argentina’s Round of 16 clash against Australia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The feat sees Messi surpass all other players in World Cup history for the most consecutive tournament matches with a goal.
The 38-year-old captained Argentina to World Cup triumph in Qatar, finished as the competition’s second-highest scorer, and won the Golden Ball award as the tournament’s best player.
The latest recognition adds to Messi’s growing list of achievements and further cements his legacy as one of football’s greatest players.