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Mark Jones

Lionel Messi broke two World Cup records in the same minute of final against France

Lionel Messi broke two World Cup records inside the same minute of Sunday's final against France.

The Argentina captain opened the scoring in the 23rd minute of the final when he stroked home from the spot after Ousmane Dembele had fouled Angel Di Maria in the area.

The goal was Messi's sixth of the tournament, and ensured that he became the first player in World Cup history to score in each knockout round of the tournament - the last-16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.

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