Messi creates history, becomes 1st player to score in 7 FIFA World Cup matches in a row

Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Sunday (IST) became the first footballer to score in seven consecutive FIFA World Cup matches. The 39-year-old came on as a second-half substitute against Jordan and converted a free-kick in the 80th minute. Messi has now scored six goals in the ongoing FIFA World Cup edition. Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 and topped Group J.