Lionel Messi has set a new record in the history of the FIFA World Cup, increasing his goal tally to 18 following a match against Austria. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by German player Miroslav Klose, who had previously scored 16 goals in the tournament’s history. The milestone has drawn commentary from prominent figures in global football.
Brazilian legend Ronaldo reacted to the record-breaking performance, praising the accomplishment. In an interview with L’Équipe, Ronaldo described the achievement as a monumental moment for the sport. Ronaldo emphasized that he believes the recognition of the best goalscorer in World Cup history belongs to Lionel Messi.
He stated that, in his view, Messi is the player who most deserves the title of all-time leading scorer in the World Cup. The scoring surge solidifies Messi’s place among the most prolific goalscorers the tournament has ever seen. The record marks a significant benchmark for modern footballing history, drawing comparisons to other legendary goal-scoring eras.
Messi’s consistent performance throughout the competition underscores his status as one of the sport’s most decorated and successful players.
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