Former Germany forward Miroslav Klose praised Lionel Messi for breaking his World Cup goals record with two goals in Argentina’s win over Austria. Messi’s brace took his total World Cup goals to 18, surpassing Klose’s previous record of 16. This milestone was achieved during Messi’s sixth FIFA World Cup appearance, a first for any male player in the tournament’s history.
Klose, acknowledging Messi’s greatness, hailed him as the best footballer ever in an interview with a German newspaper. Messi’s scoring spree in various World Cup editions includes goals in 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022, and the current tournament. Despite his remarkable feat, Messi humbly expressed exhaustion and focused on savoring the moment with his teammates.
Messi’s exceptional performance in the ongoing tournament saw him leading the scoring charts with five goals in Argentina’s initial matches. Starting with a hat-trick against Algeria, he continued his form by breaking Klose’s record with a brace against Austria, securing Argentina’s spot in the Round of 32.
