Messi's World Cup scoring record surprises no one, says Colombia coach Lorenzo

Lionel Messi etched his name further into football history on Monday, June 22nd, by becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. The Argentine superstar netted two goals in his team's 2-0 win against Austria, bringing his total to 18 goals across six World Cup tournaments: Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, Qatar 2022, and North America 2026.

Messi's record-breaking performance saw him surpass the 16 goals previously scored by Germany's Miroslav Klose. Despite missing a penalty earlier in the match, Messi went on to open his scoring account and add another goal, giving him the chance to continue increasing his goal count in the world's most prestigious international football competition.

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No me sorprende para nada

The news of Messi's new record quickly resonated globally, underscoring the significance of a new top scorer emerging in the World Cup. The achievement is a testament to Messi's enduring skill and longevity at the highest level of the sport.

In a press conference ahead of Colombia's match against the Democratic Republic of Congo, coach Néstor Lorenzo stated that Messi's record-breaking feat came as "no surprise at all." Lorenzo shared an anecdote about being asked to vote for the world's best players, where he selected Messi even when the player wasn't among the nominees for a European magazine. "While Messi is playing, he is one of the best, if not the best," Lorenzo affirmed, reflecting his consistent belief in the player's unparalleled talent.

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When I was asked to vote for the best players in the world for a European magazine, I chose Messi, but they told me he wasn't among the nominees... an apology, [but] while Messi is playing, he is one of the best, if not the best