While Haaland thinks he'll win the Ballon d'Or, the lesson of greatness that Messi teaches him

Lionel Messi surprised locals and strangers by announcing his signing by Inter Miami when everyone expected his return to FC Barcelona or, failing him, a new stage in another European giant. However, the man from Rosario confirmed that he opted for the United States league to rest a bit from the pressures and enjoy football again after what he had to experience at PSG.

Now, after confirming that he would play in the MLS, the detractors of '10' came out to say that he was finished and ended his career. However, Messi gave them all a lesson in greatness in the clash against Australia, less than 10 days shy of his 36th birthday.

With his great goal at the start of the match, Messi maintained a trend that has been repeated in the last seven games with Albiceleste. Precisely against those from Oceania, he began a scoring streak in the World Cup that continues to grow with the passing of the games. Since his goal in the round of 16, he has recorded 10 celebrations and three assists in seven games.

How Messi's incredible scoring streak is distributed with the Argentine National Team

After scoring against Australia in the round of 16, he continued with: goal and assist against the Netherlands, goal and assist against Croatia, double in the final with France, goal against Panama, hat-trick and assist against Curaçao and again a goal against Australia this Thursday. Dream numbers for a Messi who appears as one of the great favorites to win the Ballon d'Or, although Erling Haaland is running as a strong competitor.