From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment
Lionel Messi has set a new record as the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history following his performance for Argentina against Austria. This milestone follows his decision to reverse his 2016 international retirement, leading to a period of sustained success for his national team.
Why it matters
Messi is widely considered one of the greatest athletes in history, and his continued success at the international level is a major cultural and sporting narrative.
Figure caption, All of Messi s record-breaking 18 World Cup goals
The article is a sports feature focusing on historical statistics and career achievements, written in a celebratory but factual tone.
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