Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?
Summary
Lionel Messi has become the top scorer in World Cup history by scoring his 18th goal during Argentina's recent match. At 38 years old, he continues to perform at a very high level and is a strong candidate to win the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer.Key Facts
- Messi scored a goal against Austria in the World Cup, making him the all-time top goal scorer with 18 goals.
- He has now scored in six World Cup matches in a row, a record matched only by two others.
- Messi has provided almost as many assists (passes leading to a goal) as the best in World Cup history, tying with Maradona.
- The 38-year-old plays for Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer in the United States.
- Messi helped Argentina win the World Cup in 2022, scoring seven goals in that tournament.
- Experts say Messi's success comes from his passion, physical care like diet and sleep, and mental strength.
- Other famous athletes like tennis player Novak Djokovic also compete at a high level in their late 30s.
- Younger stars like Kylian Mbappe face high competition from Messi to become top players in the tournament.
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