Just when you think he’s done leaving the world in awe with his extraterrestrial quality, Lionel Messi reminds us his greatness knows no bounds. In his first World Cup appearance as a champion, Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria in Argentina’s ...

Messi celebrates scoring against Algeria Tom Weller/picture alliance via Getty Images To watch Argentina at the World Cup feels like a religious experience: the spiritual fervour, the adoration, the total devotion to someone seen as a supreme being.

The Puskas Award has quickly become a treasured individual prize in world football. Given to the player who scores the best goal in a calendar year, the honour is not easy to come by, with hundreds of spectacular strikes considered worthy winners each year.