Lionel Messi becomes the all-time top goalscorer at World Cups, while a huge storm delays France's match against Iraq, according to The Guardian.
Summary
According to The Guardian, Lionel Messi has become the all-time top goalscorer at World Cups, achieving the milestone during the latest round of matches. Meanwhile, a major storm caused a significant delay in the game between France and Iraq in Philadelphia.
The Details
The Guardian reports that Max Rushden was joined by Barry Glendenning, Alexander Abnos and Mark Langdon to discuss the day's events on the World Cup Daily podcast. Lionel Messi's record-breaking goal places him in a class of his own, surpassing previous marks in World Cup history. The exact goal that took him to the top of the list was not specified in the report.
In a separate development, the match between France and Iraq was interrupted by a huge storm in Philadelphia. The delay was significant enough to be a major talking point on the podcast. The score at the time of the interruption was France 3-0 Iraq, according to The Guardian.
What It Means
Messi's achievement cements his legacy as one of the greatest players in World Cup history. The storm delay in Philadelphia highlights the unpredictable nature of outdoor tournaments and could have implications for the scheduling of future matches. For more World Cup news, visit our dedicated section.
Source: Reported by The Guardian. Summary compiled by NinetyMins.
