Lionel Messi Becomes World Cup's All-Time Leading Goal Scorer In Historic Achievement
Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading scorer at the FIFA World Cup, reaching a record 17 goals. The Argentine legend achieved this feat by scoring from close range in the 38th minute of the Group J match between Argentina and Austria.
Messi had entered the match level with former Germany striker Miroslav Klose, with 16 World Cup goals, following his hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria. He had a chance to score earlier but missed a ninth-minute penalty kick. However, he found redemption 29 minutes later, taking advantage of a clever dummy from Thiago Almada to give Argentina the lead.
This historic goal cements Messi's status as the competition's all-time top scorer, at his sixth World Cup appearance. With 17 goals and 8 assists in 28 World Cup appearances, Messi is also tied with Diego Maradona for the most World Cup assists. As an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and champion with Argentina at Qatar 2022, Messi aims to guide his team to back-to-back World Cup titles.
Messi had entered the match level with former Germany striker Miroslav Klose, with 16 World Cup goals, following his hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria. He had a chance to score earlier but missed a ninth-minute penalty kick. However, he found redemption 29 minutes later, taking advantage of a clever dummy from Thiago Almada to give Argentina the lead.
This historic goal cements Messi's status as the competition's all-time top scorer, at his sixth World Cup appearance. With 17 goals and 8 assists in 28 World Cup appearances, Messi is also tied with Diego Maradona for the most World Cup assists. As an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and champion with Argentina at Qatar 2022, Messi aims to guide his team to back-to-back World Cup titles.
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