{
  "id": 7073452,
  "title": "Madrid loanee Mastantuono breaks Messi’s record with Serie A hat-trick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/madrid-loanee-mastantuono-breaks-messis-record-with-serie-a-hat-trick",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T07:01:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/madrid-loanee-mastantuono-breaks-messis-record-with-serie-a-hat-trick/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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/",
  "key_points": [
    "19-year-old Franco Mastantuono scores hat-trick for Fiorentina",
    "Mastantuono breaks Lionel Messi's record at age 231 days younger",
    "Fiorentina wins 4-2 against Venezia, first points of season"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mastantuono's record-breaking hat-trick for Fiorentina could mark a turning point in his career, which had gotten off to a difficult start as a Real Madrid loanee.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Madrid loanee Mastantuono breaks Messi’s record with Serie A hat-trick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/madrid-loanee-mastantuono-breaks-messis-record-with-serie-a-hat-trick-7078612",
        "published": "2026-09-13T07:42:33.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}