Lionel Messi is used to setting records but even by his standards, Tuesday's World Cup semifinal against Croatia was pretty remarkable.
Messi set his first record on the night as soon as the game started, as he tied Lothar Matthäus with 25 career men's World Cup appearances — the most ever.
Barring something truly unforeseen, Messi will own that record for himself on Sunday.Gabriel That wasn't all though, as Messi set or tied five other records on the night.Lionel Messi is the oldest man to ever score 5 goals at a single World Cup 👏
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