Haaland Calls Messi a “Madman” After Stunning World Cup Hat-trick
Erling Haaland praised Lionel Messi after his masterclass hat-trick against Algeria, which secured a 3-0 victory in Argentina’s World Cup opener. Messi’s three goals took him to 16 career World Cup strikes, equaling Miroslav Klose’s long-standing record. He also marked his 200th international cap and became both the youngest and oldest scorer in Argentina’s history, while appearing in his sixth World Cup. Haaland took to social media in awe, calling Messi a “madman” after the Argentine legend’s display. Argentina now prepare to face Austria on Monday as they defend their title.
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