Lionel Messi Becomes All-Time World Cup Top Scorer, Eyes More Success

Lionel Messi's remarkable World Cup journey continues as he netted two goals in Argentina's recent match against Austria, held at Dallas Stadium. This brace propelled his total World Cup goal count to 18, solidifying his status as the tournament's all-time leading scorer.

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Much happiness for the win mainly, it was very tough. We had to put a lot of intensity, we couldn't lower the rhythm because they were very intense. I leave happy for the result, the qualification. It was important for us to add six points to have a calmer week.

Despite breaking this significant record, Messi remains focused on the team's collective success. He conveyed his happiness not just with his performance but primarily with the crucial victory and qualification achieved. "The most important thing was the win, it was very tough. We had to maintain intensity, we couldn't drop the pace because they were very intense," Messi stated after the game, highlighting the team's effort.

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The truth is I can't think about my age, I feel good physically, I feel happy, but more than continuing, I want more things with the group. I don't try to be the top scorer without thinking about him.

Nearing his 39th birthday on June 24, Messi dismissed concerns about his age, stating he feels physically well and happy. His primary motivation is to continue bringing joy and achieving more with the Argentine squad, which he described as a group that has consistently delivered success. "I don't think about my age, I feel good physically, I feel happy, but more than continuing, I want more things with the group. I don't try to be the top scorer without thinking about him," he asserted.

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The truth is I can't ask for anything, everything has been given to me at a sporting level, I would like health for myself, for my family, for the people who have always been close and to continue enjoying this moment, of being in this group.

Messi reflected on his career, stating he has little left to ask for in terms of sporting achievements. His current desires center on health for himself, his family, and his supporters, and continuing to enjoy this moment with his teammates. He praised the Albiceleste for their sustained performance at the highest level of international competition, defending their world championship title.

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It is a group that has been giving joy to people for many years and continues to be at the height in every competition, in every match, in world competitions.