World Cup Commentator Rips Referee For Allowing Lionel Messi's Record-Setting Goal
Summary
Lionel Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal, setting a new all-time record during Argentina’s match against Austria. However, commentator Peter Schmeichel argued the goal should have been disallowed due to a foul that led to a penalty earlier in the game.Key Facts
- Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal in the 38th minute against Austria.
- This goal made Messi the all-time top scorer in World Cup history.
- Peter Schmeichel criticized referee Amin Mohamed Omar for allowing the goal.
- Schmeichel said a foul on Austria should have called for a free kick, not a penalty.
- The disputed foul occurred when Argentine player Alexis Mac Allister tripped an Austrian player.
- Messi previously scored a hat trick in Argentina’s opening win against Algeria.
- Messi has scored in six consecutive World Cups, a first in tournament history.
- He is tied with Diego Maradona for the most assists in World Cup history, with eight.
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