Lionel Messi has done it again. When Argentina were struggling to break the deadlock against Australia, the PSG superstar showed up to give his team a crucial goal in the Qatar 2022 Round of 16.
Messi, who had already scored against Saudi Arabia and Mexico, has recorded his ninth goal at a FIFA World Cup, surpassing Diego Armando Maradona (8). Now, he’s just one shy of Gabriel Batistuta.
The No. 10 capped off a fantastic team play, in which he combined with Alexis Mac Allister to have a beautiful finish that got past Matthew Ryan. Check out here the video of Messi’s 779th career goal.
Watch: Lionel Messi scores for Argentina against Australia
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Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Managing Editor of World Soccer Talk while continuing in his role as Managing Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with Bolavip in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of multiple sports, including soccer, with a specialty in original content and real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup and UEFA Champions League finals. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian soccer for Sambafoot. In May 2025, Martin became Managing Editor of Bolavip, where he leads the team, drives the website's growth, and oversees content focused on sports news, analysis, interviews, and exclusive coverage. In November 2026, he expanded his editorial responsibilities by joining World Soccer Talk as Managing Editor, bringing his extensive experience in sports journalism and editorial leadership to the role.
