Kansas City, June 17 -- Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi still amazes his teammates after the captain scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria in their World Cup Group J opener.
Messi equaled Miroslav Klose's World Cup record of 16 goals and became the first player to appear at six World Cups, as the South American side began its title defense in emphaticfashion.
"It's hard to explain," Scaloni told reporters on Tuesday. "We're still amazed by him, even though we see him every day. He's been the best for 20 years and he still delivers in every match.""You don't have to be an Argentina fan to admire what he's done at his age."Scaloni said Messi's influence extended beyond his performances on the pitch, creating a uniq...