Total domination! Lionel Messi sets another unique World Cup record
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The legendary Leo is simply unstoppable!
Details: According to The Touchline, Lionel Messi has become the footballer with the most "Man of the Match" awards in World Cup history since the introduction of the category.
After once again being named the best player of the match following the game against Egypt, the Argentine raised his tally to 17 awards—a record-breaking achievement at the world’s premier tournament.
Messi’s closest pursuer remains Portugal’s captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who has collected 9 "Man of the Match" awards. That means the Argentine nearly doubles his longtime rival in this prestigious statistic.
This latest milestone once again highlights Messi’s influence on his national team and solidifies his status as one of the most successful footballers in World Cup history.
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