Messi’s Shocking World Cup Record Nobody Expected
Messi just passed a legend and rewrote World Cup history in one stunning night. The full story of how he did it and what it means next is here
Messi Sets New Men’s World Cup Goals Record
Lionel Messi has become the all time leading scorer in men’s World Cup history, setting a new benchmark that will define tournament records for years to come. With a brilliant brace in Argentina’s Group J match against Austria, the captain reached 18 World Cup goals and moved clear of former record holder Miroslav Klose, who had 16.
The achievement places Messi at the summit of the World Cup goals chart, ahead of Klose, Ronaldo of Brazil, Gerd Müller and other legendary names who previously dominated the record books.
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