Lionel Messi continues to break records while in the twilight of his career – but one stat has proved impossible for even him to top. Messi has hit the headlines again this summer, becoming

Lionel Messi has scored eight goals in his last five World Cup appearances after launching a rocket and later cleaning up a rebound for Argentina against Algeria on Tuesday.

The Sporting News ranks Messi's greatest-ever World Cup goals, from his first goal against Serbia and Montenegro to his latest strike against Egypt.

Lionel Messi now owns the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, passing Marta when he scored his 18th goal just before the final whistle.

Lionel Messi dazzled once again as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Dallas on Monday, as the legendary forward became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history as he led Argentina into the Round of 32.

Surprise shots, deceptive acceleration and lots of walking — opponents describe what they see when facing the greatest of all time