Five goals in two games, two days before his 39th birthday: Is Lionel Messi stronger than ever?

Lionel Messi, just two days shy of his 39th birthday, is demonstrating a level of performance in the current World Cup that defies conventional expectations, scoring five goals in his team's opening two matches.

These goals represent 100% of Argentina's total in the tournament so far. Following a hat-trick against Algeria in the previous week, Messi netted a brace in the match against Austria. This latest performance has extended his record as the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history to eighteen goals, two more than Germany's Miroslav Klose.

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For any football player, this would constitute an immense feat, not to say a miracle. For Lionel Messi, who is playing in his sixth World Cup, even two days before his 39th birthday, it's almost 'another day at the office'.

Even with a missed penalty in the ninth minute against Austria, Messi's ability to perform at such a high level is remarkable. The match, played in the predominantly pro-Argentina atmosphere of the Dallas Cowboys' stadium, saw Messi score his eighteenth World Cup goal, further solidifying his legendary status.

His continued impact on the field, particularly his scoring prowess at an age when many players have retired, raises questions about his current form. The article suggests that for Messi, such achievements are becoming almost routine, a testament to his enduring skill and dedication.

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He confirmed that he remained human to those who question it, when he missed the target from the penalty spot.