Lionel Messi put Argentina ahead against Austria and became the World Cup’s all-time top goalscorer. The 38th-minute strike pushed him past Miroslav Klose and added another layer to his record-laden career.
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Lionel Messi added another record to his name as he became the World Cup’s all-time top goalscorer, as he put Argentina in the lead against Austria on Monday, June 22. Messi was made to wait until the 38th minute to get the goal to make him achieve the feat.
When the moment came, Messi made no mistake as he produced a signature left foot strike to put the ball past the goalkeeper and into the net.
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