Lionel Messi. Credit: BBC
Lionel Messi became the outright leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.
The Argentine captain moved ahead of former Germany striker Miroslav Klose, taking his tally to 18 World Cup goals. Related News World cup: GWR lists four records Messi set in match against Austria Belgium’s Doku becomes father after World Cup controversy World Cup: Argentina through after Messi double sinks Austria
World Cup all-time leading scorers:
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