German football legend Miroslav Klose offered a display of sportsmanship following Lionel Messi’s recognition as the all-time top scorer in World Cup history. Messi secured the milestone during the 2026 World Cup, scoring two goals in a 2-0 victory against Austria, which brought his total to 18 goals. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Klose, who had scored 16 goals.
Despite the record being broken, Klose maintained a positive and respectful tone when speaking about the Argentine star. “Messi is simply Messi. I have always admired the way he finds solutions and how he behaves as a person, even on the field.
He always brought life to his team,” stated the former German striker. Klose also reflected on Messi’s early career with the Argentine national team, specifically recalling the 2006 World Cup. At that tournament, Messi was not a guaranteed starter.
The acknowledgement of Messi’s record underscores his enduring impact on the sport. Klose’s comments serve to highlight not only the magnitude of the achievement but also the professional respect shared between legendary players across different eras of the World Cup.
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