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Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it’s what he did again yesterday at the World Cup.

The scoreline says it all. La Albiceleste secured a 2-0 victory over Austria and now sit comfortably atop Group J. Their talismanic captain produced a fabulous brace and became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history with 18 goals.

Lionel Messi stood motionless for a moment, his eyes fixed on the patch of grass where the ball had just skidded harmlessly wide. The grin that had briefly crossed his face twisted into frustration. It was not a penalty worthy of the player who has spent two decades redefining football greatness.