65 – Lionel Messi has now been fouled 65 times in World Cup matches. Since Opta have this data (from 1966), this is the second most fouls won by any player at the tournament, although 87 behind Diego Maradona's record (152). Targets. pic.twitter.com/h5Z1uwtKHU
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 9, 2022