Lionel Messi breaks record for most number of playing minutes and matches in World Cup history

Dec 18 2022

Argentinian superstar and legend Lionel Messi has managed to find even more records to break and this time break them on the biggest stage possible, the World Cup final.

In the semi final clash against Croatia, Messi made his 25th World Cup appearance equalling the record with former West Germany captain Lothar Matthaus.

This means that Lionel Messi has become the player with the most World Cup appearances in history given that his World Cup final appearance against France is his 26th match in the tournament.

The Argentinian winger has also broken Italian legend Paolo Maldini’s record of 2,217 minutes played in the World Cup. He only needed to play 23 minutes against France something that was a given since he’s Argentina’s star player and captain.

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Lionel Messi becomes the player with the most goal contributions in World Cup history

Dec 18 2022

Lionel Messi has broken yet another World Cup record this time the record for the most goal contributions in World Cup history.

The record was 19 goals or assists and was held by Miroslav Klose (16 goals 3 assists), Ronaldo Nazario ( 15 goals 4 assists) and Gerd Muller (14 goals 5 assists). Messi managed to get his 19th goal contribution after his stellar performance against Croatia in the semi final.

His vital goal/assist in the World Cup final against France was his 20th goal contribution in World Cup history meaning he has left behind the three other legends and has become the sole holder of this impressive record.

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The 2022 World Cup Final: Argentina vs. France

Dec 18 2022

The day football fans have been waiting for is finally here – Today, football history will be written as Argentina and France battle it out for the 2022 World Cup – As we all prepare to watch it all unfold, here is something you might need to know:

Of the 12 times these two nations have played one another, Argentina won six, with three matches drawn.

France, have won the most recent encounter during the 2018 World Cup, when France beat Argentina 4-3 in a thrilling Round of 16 match in which Mbappé scored twice.

Argentina’s last victory against France was in 2009.

Both nations have won the World Cup twice – France won in 1998 and 2018 and Argentina in 1978 and 1986.

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3 out of 10 Maltese are considering leaving Malta to work abroad

Dec 18 2022

3 out of 10 Maltese citizens are considering emigrating away from Malta to work abroad. Citizens of Finland are the most likely to leave their country to work abroad, topping a recent EU survey with 39%, followed by Slovaks at 33%.

An EU-wide survey has shown, that the Maltese people who consider leaving would most likely move to UK or Italy which are the top two preferred destinations. Interestingly enough, only around 4 out of the 10 who would work abroad, said that they want to move to earn more money. Survey shows that those wanting to emigrate would look for a permanent job and possibly never return back.

The number of Maltese thinking of emigrating has increased by 10 per cent when compared to 2009. This puts Malta at the top of the list of the highest increase in people wanting to leave the country – alongside Luxembourg. The Maltese are the third most likely to consider emigration for employment alongside citizens of Sweden and Latvia.

2 out of 3 Maltese with plans to emigrate said that the Coronavirus pandemic did not influence their plans, and are therefore still considering moving.

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