Lionel Messi continues to get on the scoresheet at Qatar 2022. The PSG star found the net from the penalty spot to extend Argentina’s lead against the Netherlands in a crucial game for their World Cup hopes.
Messi had already played a big part in La Albiceleste’s opener, creating a perfect opportunity for Nahuel Molina to break the deadlock. With less than 20 minutes left in the game, Messi took advantage of a penalty for his side.
With his fourth goal in Qatar, Messi tied Gabriel Batistuta as Argentina’s all-time top scorer at World Cups. Watch here the video of the goal that could send Argentina to the semifinals.
Watch: Lionel Messi scores 4th goal at Qatar 2022 vs. Netherlands
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Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
