Argentina's Lionel Messi breaks all-time World Cup scoring record with 17 goals, surpassing Brazilian superstar Marta, in a 2-0 win over Austria. Messi, 37, has led Argentina to the knockout round in the World Cup for the first time since 2014. The Argentine captain has come a long way from his humble beginnings in Argentina, having overcome a hormonal growth deficiency and a move to Barcelona's youth academy at age 13. Messi has now cemented his legacy as one of the greatest soccer players of all time.
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