Lionel Messi will play for Argentina in a record sixth World Cup at the age of 39. In the third instalment of a five-part series on players expected to make a mark at the tournament, RFI profiles a striker who holds his country's record for goals and appearances.

Football legend Lionel Messi has bagged many honours with his legendary and exceptional skills on the field, and it is nothing short of remarkable how his legacy continues to grow. But this time, he has been honoured not just for being an extraordinary football player,