Madrid loanee Mastantuono breaks Messi’s record with Serie A hat-trick
Real Madrid loanee Franco Mastantuono has become the youngest Argentine to score a hat-trick in a top European league, breaking a record held by Lionel Mes Read More: https://punchng.com/madrid-loanee-mastantuono-breaks-messis-record-with-serie-a-hat-trick/
Franco Mastantuono, a 19-year-old Real Madrid loanee, broke Lionel Messi's record by scoring a hat-trick in Serie A. Fiorentina's striker achieved the feat during a 4-2 win over Venezia, marking Fiorentina's first points of the season. Mastantuono, who is 231 days younger than Messi when he scored his first hat-trick, made two goals within just 108 seconds.
The youngster's performance could prove crucial for his career, as he moved to Italy on loan from Real Madrid after a difficult start. Fiorentina lost their first three matches with Mastantuono featured, but his performance against Venezia offered a glimpse of his potential. Mastantuono has praised Messi, describing him as the best player in the world.
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal is setting a higher benchmark among teenage stars, while Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist covering business and economic affairs.
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