Tearful coach: Messi leaves pitch after scoring hat-trick and equaling World Cup record

Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni was visibly emotional, even shedding tears, as Lionel Messi left the field during the team's commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria in the World Cup. The match saw Messi deliver a stellar performance, scoring all three goals for the reigning champions.

During the game, Messi not only secured a decisive win for Argentina but also reached a significant milestone. He equaled the all-time World Cup goal-scoring record held by Germany's Miroslav Klose, with both players now having netted 16 goals in the tournament.

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Lionel Scaloni was moved to tears when Lionel Messi left the field in the 3-0 victory of the world champions over Algeria at the World Cup in Kansas tonight.

When Messi was substituted in the 80th minute, Scaloni found it difficult to contain his emotions. The coach's reaction underscored the immense significance of Messi's achievement and his pivotal role in the team's success, particularly on the World Cup stage.

The victory and Messi's record-breaking performance have further cemented his legacy in football history, eliciting pride and deep feeling from his coach and teammates.

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Messi was on fire and scored all three goals for Argentina, and in the process, he equaled the goal record of German Miroslav Klose at the World Cup.