Argentina talisman Lionel Messi will be hopeful of extending a remarkable personal record at the upcoming World Cup.
Messi, of course, is primed to lead his country onto world football’s biggest stage for the fifth, and what will likely prove final time this summer.
After previously suffering heartbreak at the final hurdle en route to a finale defeat at the hands of Germany back in 2014, many view this winter’s showpiece as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s best-ever chance of finally clinching glory.
Argentina are currently in the midst of a remarkable stretch of form, which has seen them remain unbeaten across a head-turning 36 fixtures, dating back to the summer of 2019.
As alluded to above, though, Messi will not only have his sights set on collective achievements in the Middle East over the weeks ahead.
In addition, the Paris Saint-Germain standout is primed to extend an individual benchmark, too.
The 35-year-old currently leads the way with 110, five clear of compatriot and former World Cup winner Diego Maradona.
Expect the world’s greatest player, in top form at present, to have added considerably to his tally come the close of proceedings in Qatar next month.
⚠️ | QUICK STAT
Only two players completed more than 100 dribbles at the World Cup since 1966:
🥇 Lionel Messi — 110
🥈 Diego Maradona — 105No other player registered more than 78 successful dribbles in that time span. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Q1i1aLwtFI
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