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Messi adds to World Cup goals tally as Argentina just survive Cabo Verde scare

Defending champions need extra time before finally reaching last 16 after being pushed all the way in five-goal thriller.

Lionel Messi creates new piece of World Cup history with record-breaking goal as Argentina avoid all-timer shock

Lionel Messi created some new World Cup history by scoring in Argentina’s nerve-wracking win over Cape Verde. The footballing icon beat goalkeeper Vozinha to give his nation the lead in the

Lionel Messi overtakes Pele and Kylian Mbappe with stunning goal vs. Cape Verde

In addition to that, Messi becomes the first-ever player in World Cup history to have 20 goals to his name, further expanding his lead over Kylian Mbappe. But it’ll go to waste if Cape Verde continues pushing the three-time World Cup champions to the brink and cause arguably the biggest upset of the tournament.

Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. His Argentina teammates did the same. A thrilling, unforgettable World Cup match with underdog Cape Verde was over — and the defending champions survived after being pushed to the brink.