Lionel Messi continues to break records undeterred!

The captain of the Argentine national team continues to write golden chapters in his illustrious career, achieving yet another major milestone!

Specifically, with his appearance in the Albiceleste’s match against Cape Verde in the World Cup Round of 32, he became the first soccer player to have played in 30 World Cup final-stage matches!

The players with the most World Cup appearances:

Lionel Messi (30)
, Cristiano Ronaldo (26)
, Lothar Matthäus (25)
, Miroslav Klose (24
), Paolo Maldini, Luka Modrić, Manuel Neuer (23)

*photo source: AP