Lionel Messi, the Argentine footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever to have played the game, has once again proven his worth with another stunning goal against Monaco.

The match took place on Saturday night and saw Messi score a hat-trick in the second half of the match, helping his team secure a comfortable victory over their opponents. The goal was a testament to Messi's skill and technique, as he showed off his pace, strength, and finishing ability.

In the first half, Messi created several chances for his teammates but could not convert them into goals. However, in the second half, he came alive and scored two brilliant goals in quick succession. His first goal was a powerful header from close range that sent the ball flying past the goalkeeper's grasp. In the second goal, he dribbled past several defenders before unleashing a powerful shot that beat the goalkeeper to the far post.

With this performance, Messi extended his record of consecutive hat-tricks in competitive matches to eight, breaking the previous record set by Brazilian legend Pelé. He also moved up to fifth on the all-time list of hat-trick scorers in Europe, trailing only the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Lionel Robert, and Luis Suarez.

Despite his impressive display, Monaco were unable to prevent Messi from scoring, and they eventually lost the match 5-1. Despite the defeat, the match will be remembered as one of Messi's most memorable performances, and he continues to dominate the world of football.

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