Messi, Algeria and Argentina
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Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi made World Cup history as the defending champions ran out comfortable winners against Algeria.
Lionel Messi was brought to tears after scoring the opening goal in Argentina's 3-0 win against Algeria because of a matter "completely unrelated to football".
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In 6th FIFA World Cup and 200th Argentina cap, Messi scores a stunning goal. Video
Lionel Messi became the first player to appear at six FIFA World Cups and celebrated the milestone with a brilliant goal as defending champions Argentina took on Algeria in their Group J opener in Kansas City on Tuesday.
