Lionel Messi continues to make history in world football. The Argentine superstar shone on Argentina's World Cup debut, scoring a hat-trick in a convincing 3-0 win over Algeria. At the age of 39, Messi made his sixth World Cup appearance and set another incredible record, reaching 16 goals in the tournament, one more than German legend Miroslav Klose, who held the record as the top scorer in the competition's history.

Following the Argentine captain's spectacular performance, praise was pouring in from the football world. One of them came from Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário, who declared that it was time for everyone to accept Messi as the greatest footballer of all time.

"Records are made to be broken and the person who breaks them no longer surprises anyone who follows football. After all, Argentina is the reigning world champion," Ronaldo said.

He stressed that every appearance of Messi becomes a historical moment. "Every time Messi enters the field, everything else becomes history and elegance. It's time for people to stop hiding and accept the fact that he is the best player of all time."

According to the former Brazilian striker, despite his consistent performances at the highest levels of football, there are still unjustified doubts about the Argentine's greatness.

"He continues to perform every season, even at the World Cup, but there are still people who doubt him. This was a historic and unforgettable night that will remain in history forever," Ronaldo concluded. With new records and impressive performances, Messi continues to solidify his status as one of the greatest figures world football has ever known.