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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

UNCOVERED: Lionel messi makes world cup history in argentinas clash with austria - Caught on Camera

  • Lionel Messi has become the leading goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring Argentina ’s opener in their clash with Austria on Monday.
  • Messi came into the game tied with Germany’s Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals in his illustrious career.
  • He missed an early chance to break the record when he put a penalty wide inside the opening 10 minutes.
  • However, Messi did not have to wait too much longer to make history as he fired Argentina in front in the 38th minute.
  • Messi has now scored four goals at this year’s tournament already, having scored a hat-trick against Algeria last week.

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Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record in Argentina v Austria

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