Former France striker, Thierry Henry, has hailed Argentina’s Lionel Messi following his hat-trick against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup.
Messi netted all three goals as the defending champions thrashed the Desert Foxes in their first game.
It made him the oldest player to achieve the feat at the World Cup.
Speaking on Fox TV, Henry praised Messi’s talent and longevity in football.
He said: “I’ve played against some of the greatest footballers in history, I’ve watched some of the greatest footballers in history, but what Messi continues to do at 38 years old simply doesn’t make sense.
“This is no longer about talent. This is no longer about numbers. This is football history unfolding right before our eyes, and every single match feels like another chapter in a story that nobody thought was possible.”