{"id":27066,"date":"2022-12-13T17:07:59","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T16:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1755198"},"modified":"2022-12-13T18:11:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T17:11:28","slug":"how-many-goals-has-lionel-messi-scored-at-the-world-cup-2022","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/how-many-goals-has-lionel-messi-scored-at-the-world-cup-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"How many goals has Lionel Messi scored at the World Cup 2022?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Michael Potts\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 13 December 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Lionel Messi has one last chance to deliver a World Cup for Argentina. The heir to the throne of Diego Maradona has arguably surpassed his idol, but securing the most prestigious prize in world football would cement his name as the undisputed king.<\/p>\n

The former Barcelona megastar retired from international football in 2016 following Argentina\u2019s defeat to Chile in the Copa America final, but swiftly returned to the scene to complete business that remains unfinished.<\/p>\n

At the age of 35, this is almost certainly his final farewell to the top tournament in football, and he will be itching to lift the iconic golden trophy on Sunday evening.<\/p>\n

Messi has grown into this tournament, sparkling in flashes throughout the competition with goals and assists littering his journey. Can he punch in two huge performances to secure the World Cup for Argentina?<\/p>\n

RadioTimes.com<\/span><\/a> brings you all the key figures around Lionel Messi at the World Cup and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more World Cup features check out: World Cup 2022 TV schedule<\/a> |\u00a0 World Cup 2022 kits ranked<\/a> | World Cup 2022 stadiums<\/a><\/strong><\/p>