In the latest round of Ligue 1, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as a first-time foreign player to help Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) seal a hat-trick victory against Lyon. The record-breaking performance was made possible by the presence of 37-year-old forward Lionel Messi, who has been playing for Argentina's national team and was recently called up for the upcoming World Cup.
Ronaldo's goal came in the second half when he volleyed past Lyon goalkeeper Thiago Silva from the penalty spot after a long-range shot. It was his third hat-trick in just four appearances this season, breaking the previous record set by Luis Suárez in 2006-07.
The match marked a significant milestone for Messi, who is currently one of the most successful players in world football history with 89 goals in 100 international matches. He has also become the youngest player ever to score a hat-trick in a single game at the age of 37 years old.
The win over Lyon not only secured PSG's place in the top-four of French football but also gave them a much-needed boost ahead of their Champions League tie with Bayern Munich. The French champions have already booked their place in the last 16 of the competition and will be hoping that their star player can continue to lead the way for PSG throughout the rest of the season.
Overall, it was a fantastic performance from both Ronaldo and Messi, who combined to score three goals in just five minutes. They demonstrated once again why they are considered among the best players in the world, and their achievements were certainly worth celebrating.