How many MotM does Messi have in the 2014 World Cup?
5
World Cup 2014 Player Statistics
| Player | Player | MotM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Lionel MessiArgentina, 34, AM(CR),FW | Lionel Messi Argentina, 34, AM(CR),FW | 5 |
| 2 James RodríguezColombia, 30, AM(CLR),FW | James Rodríguez Colombia, 30, AM(CLR),FW | 3 |
| 3 Arjen RobbenNetherlands, 38, M(CLR),FW | Arjen Robben Netherlands, 38, M(CLR),FW | 5 |
Who became FIFA all time record scorer in 2014 with 16 goals?
Miroslav Klose
Germany’s Miroslav Klose went on to score a record 16 goals across four consecutive tournaments between 2002 and 2014.
Who did Messi score against in the 2014 World Cup?
Messi gave Argentina the lead on 3 minutes, scoring on the rebound after Ángel Di María’s shot hit the goalpost.
Who did Messi play in 2014?
For all his success with Barcelona, Messi has come under fire for his inability to help Argentina’s national team win a major title. He did lead “La Albiceleste” to the final of the 2014 World Cup, and was named player of the tournament, although his team lost to Germany.
How many goals has Lionel Messi scored in international football?
He has scored seven international hat-tricks, and has netted twice in a match (also known as a brace) on eleven occasions. Messi has scored the most times while facing Bolivia, with eight goals against the side. Messi has scored 27 goals in FIFA World Cup qualifiers, making him the all-time top scorer of the qualification in CONMEBOL.
What happened to Messi in the 2014 World Cup?
Despite all of his success in Europe with Barcelona, Messi entered the 2014 World Cup with the weight of a country on his shoulders for his lackluster performances in two previous World Cups where he scored a single goal combined in 2006 and 2010. Messi remains in the shadow of Argentinian soccer demigod Maradona when it comes to the national team.
How did Messi help Argentina win the World Cup?
Maradona famously led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup, which included his “Hand of God” goal to help Argentina defeat England. Messi delivered big-time for Argentina in the group stage this month as the team swept its three matches and Messi netted four goals, which tied for the most by any player in group play.
How many of Lionel Messi’s goals have come in friendlies?
The remainder of Messi’s goals, 34, have come in friendlies. As of match played 10 October 2021. Scores and results list Argentina’s goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Messi goal.