Klose Hails Messi: "The Greatest Footballer of All Time
Miroslav Klose has paid glowing tribute to Lionel Messi after losing his long‑held status as the top scorer in FIFA World Cup history. The German legend, who netted 16 goals across World Cup finals, was surpassed by Messi during the 2026 tournament.
Messi equaled Klose’s record with a hat‑trick against Algeria and then moved ahead with a brace in Argentina’s 2–0 victory over Austria, bringing his tally to 18 goals. Speaking to German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung, Klose was full of admiration:
“Lionel Messi is, for me, the best football player of all time. Congratulations, champion!”
The former striker admitted he had anticipated his record would eventually fall during this World Cup and expressed delight that it was Messi who achieved the feat:
“It’s all good. The record was bound to be broken sooner or later, and I’m happy Messi did it. I’ve always been a big fan of his.”
At 38 years old, Messi has already scored five goals in this tournament, further cementing his legendary status. His performance against Austria not only secured Argentina’s progression to the knockout stage but also added another historic milestone to his illustrious career.
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