The world is at Leo Messi’s feet, and for good reason: Twenty years after his first World Cup goal, the Argentine scored a hat trick that made him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup finals.
That goal in Germany 2006, combined with the four he scored in Brazil 2014, the one he scored in Russia 2018, the seven he scored in Qatar 2022, and the three he scored against Algeria in Kansas City, brought his total to 16. He thus tied Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who had previously been the sole leader of the scoring standings.
Soccer legends bow to Leo’s greatness
“I don’t know what else there is to say about Lionel Messi.”
“Every time you think he’s reached the top of the mountain, he somehow finds another peak that no one else has ever reached before.”
Said his former teammate Thierry Henry.
He added:
“At an age when most players have retired, are training, or are sitting in television studios, Messi continues to break records on soccer’s biggest stages.”
The world is at Leo Messis feet
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The Argentine and Henry played together at Barcelona and won the UEFA Champions League in 2009.
“He has achieved almost everything in soccer, and yet scoring for Argentina on that stage still brings tears to his eyes.”
“That’s because it means something. It’s not about statistics; it’s about passion, pride, and representing your country.”
“When a player like Messi cries after scoring a goal, you realize he still loves the game as much as a child,” said Wayne Rooney (Filed under: Lionel Messi breaks a historic World Cup record).
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For his part, the Brazilian Ronaldo didn’t hesitate when talking about the Argentine:
“It’s time for the world to stop hiding and accept the fact that he is the greatest player of all time.”
Meanwhile, Arsène Wenger noted that what we saw on Tuesday goes beyond just another record set by the Albiceleste captain.
“It is the continuation of a career that has consistently redefined the standards of excellence in soccer,” emphasized the former Arsenal coach.
The Argentine star was also praised by his teammates and by head coach Lionel Scaloni.
“I’m speechless—it’s incredible. What can I say about Leo?”
“Messi will always be the greatest of all time; it will be very difficult for anyone to match him,” said Argentina’s head coach.
Messi shone—once again—and the world was in awe of the player who is now the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history (Filed under: Lionel Messi breaks World Cup record).
With information from EFE
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