Lionel Messi has scored his fifth hat-trick of the season and made him the oldest foreigner to do so in a single Ligue 1 match.

The Argentine forward, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, achieved the feat against Lyon on Sunday, scoring three goals in a 5-2 victory at the Parc des Princes stadium.

Messi's performance was not only impressive but also historic as he became the first foreign player to score five hat-tricks in a single Ligue 1 season since the introduction of the current league system in 2004.

He previously scored four hat-tricks during the 2019/20 season, making him the second highest scorer in the competition with 16 goals.

However, his latest achievement is even more remarkable as he is now the oldest foreigner to achieve such a feat in a single Ligue 1 match.

According to the Ligue 1 rules, players must be aged over 30 years old to qualify for a hat-trick. Messi, who turned 33 earlier this year, surpassed the previous record set by Frenchman Emmanuel Petit, who was 31 when he scored four hat-tricks in a single season in 1998.

His hat-trick against Lyon was also notable because it came just days after he had become the all-time leading scorer in Ligue 1 history, overtaking Thierry Henry.

The win was also important for PSG, who have been struggling in recent weeks due to injuries and suspensions. The victory helped them to move back into third place in the table, just two points behind leaders Monaco.

Overall, Lionel Messi's hat-trick was a fantastic display of skill and leadership from one of the greatest footballers of all time. It was also a significant milestone in his career and a testament to his incredible talent and dedication to the sport.