A hat-trick is something that has always grabbed a lot of attention. Not every soccer player is capable of pulling one off, but behind the spectacle lies a fascinating history of how this feat came to be.

English footballer Kieran Brown showcases and breaks down some of the most mind-blowing and seemingly impossible soccer tricks ever attempted by players around the world.

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Lionel Messi tied the World Cup’s career scoring record with a stunning hat trick in Argentina’s opening game against Algeria last night. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting,

What was hoped to be a superstar head-to-head between Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland instead became a runaway reminder of France's greatness

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