Messi scripts FIFA World Cup history, becomes first player ever to…​Times of India

 Lionel Messi became the outright highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history after netting his 17th goal against Austria, surpassing Miroslav Klose. The Argentina captain also equalled the record of scoring in six consecutive World Cup matches. France star Kylian Mbappe praised Messi, calling him and Cristiano Ronaldo the best, while insisting his own focus remains on winning another World Cup.