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Lionel Messi becomes highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history

The 38-year-old captain took his tally to 18 World Cup goals across six tournaments, surpassing both Germany's Miroslav Klose and Brazilian icon Marta to claim the all-time record. Lionel Messi once again proved why he is regarded as one of football's greatest-ever players, delivering a record-breaking performance as Argentina defeated Austria in their second …

Lionel Messi becomes highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history

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The 38-year-old captain took his tally to 18 World Cup goals across six tournaments, surpassing both Germany's Miroslav Klose and Brazilian icon Marta to claim the all-time record.

Lionel Messi once again proved why he is regarded as one of football's greatest-ever players, delivering a record-breaking performance as Argentina defeated Austria in their second …

Washington: The 38-year-old captain took his tally to 18 World Cup goals across six tournaments, surpassing both Germany's Miroslav Klose and Brazilian icon Marta to claim the all-time record.

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The 38-year-old captain took his tally to 18 World Cup goals across six tournaments, surpassing both Germany's Miroslav Klose and Brazilian icon Marta to claim the all-time record. Lionel Messi once again proved why he is regarded as one of football's greatest-ever players, delivering a record-breaking performance as Argentina defeated Austria in their second …

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