Lionel Messi has become the highest goal scorer in men’s World Cup history after scoring twice in a group stage match on Monday. The achievement sees him move clear of Miroslav Klose with a total of 18 goals.
The Argentine forward produced another moment of brilliance on the international stage with a superb double. His two goals in the Group J fixture against Austria took him past the previous record mark. Messi showed his trademark vision and finishing to underline his status as one of the finest players of his generation. The performance came in a match that also highlighted Argentina’s attacking strength during the tournament. Fans around the world continue to marvel at his ability to deliver in the biggest games despite the years of top level competition.
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