Messi scores a hat-trick in Ligue 1 Round 24, becoming the first foreign player over 35 to score a hat-trick in a single Ligue 1 match.

On Sunday night, Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Toulouse 5-1 in their Ligue 1 round 24 fixture. The Argentine forward, who is now 36 years old, became only the second foreign player after Diego Forlan to achieve this feat, and he did so in a single game.

The goal was a fitting way for Messi to celebrate his 36th birthday, as it came in a dominant display that saw PSG dominate possession and create numerous chances throughout the match. The win moved PSG up to fifth place in the table, with just one point behind fourth-placed Lyon.

However, the highlight of the game was undoubtedly Messi's hat-trick, which came in the 87th minute. The Argentine winger made no mistake from the spot, sending the ball into the top corner to give PSG a 3-1 lead. He then added two more goals in the final five minutes of the game, giving him a hat-trick in a single match for the first time in his career.

This was a special moment for Messi, who has spent most of his career playing for Barcelona and Argentina. It was also a reminder of why he remains one of the greatest players in football history, despite his age. With his latest achievement, Messi has cemented his status as one of the all-time greats, and he will be remembered as a true legend of the sport.