Messi's hat-trick drew praise from stars – Muller shared a photo and called him "GOAT," while Haaland exclaimed: "He's a madman."

In a crucial Group J match of the World Cup held on June 17, Beijing time, the reigning champion team Argentina won 3-0 against the resilient North African team Algeria. In the match, Argentine captain Messi played like a "king of football," scoring his first hat trick in a career.

Messi's outstanding performance was widely praised by his fellow competitors. Haaland, who had just finished his match, posted a photo on the plane with the caption: "Messi is a madman!"

Moreover, Thomas Muller, known as Messi's rival, quickly shared a photo of their encounter in the MLS final, attaching a message: "This man is the greatest man is the (goat)!"

Friend De Paul also praised him enthusiastically: "Having Messi is our advantage. comes from his ability to unite the team, to lead the team forward, and his charisma. He never focuses on personal records, always putting the team's interests first. This is incredible for us."

Teammate Mac Allister also expressed: "There are no words left to describe him. If anyone still think this team would be better without Messi, today has proven everything is the most important person in the team. We have to build a team around so he can play comfortably, because is the most crucial one."

Coach Scaloni said emotionally after the match: "I can't put into words describe Messi. What can I say? He's incredible. He has been doing this for 20 Everyone in the football world wants to see and enjoys watching him play. There are no words left to describe him; just enjoy everything gives us."

Before the World Cup, hesitated about whether to participate for the still insisted on him in. His hat trick in the opening match once again proves that, even at the age of 38, can still dominate on the World Cup stage."