BREAKING: Lionel Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading goalscorer

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Lionel Messi scored his 17th career World Cup goal against Austria to surpass Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading men’s goalscorer in the tournament’s history.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi cemented his status as football’s ultimate icon by becoming the all-time leading men’s goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history on Monday.

The 38-year-old maestro netted his record-breaking 17th tournament goal in the 38th minute against Austria at AT&T Stadium, steering his side to a 1-0 advantage and moving clear of Germany’s Miroslav Klose.

The milestone strike arrived just days before his 39th birthday, following an earlier missed penalty in the highly anticipated Group J encounter.

Having already bagged a majestic hat-trick against Algeria in the opening match, Messi’s clinical conversion ensures he now sits alone at the pinnacle of men’s global football, matching Brazilian legend Marta’s absolute record.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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