Miroslav Klose Gives Classy Reaction After Record Broken by Messi
Tangsellife.com - German football legend, Miroslav Klose, gave a classy reaction after his record as the all-time top scorer in the World Cup was officially broken by Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup.
Messi has now recorded 18 goals from six World Cup editions, surpassing Klose's tally which previously stood at 16 goals.
Messi Surpasses Klose's Record at the 2026 World Cup
The record was broken after Messi's brilliant performance in the group stage and knockout matches of the 2026 World Cup.
He scored an important goal against Austria after previously equaling Klose's record following the match against Algeria.
Despite missing a penalty early in the match, Messi eventually scored in the 38th minute and added another goal in injury time.
Miroslav Klose's Classy Reaction
After the match, Klose congratulated Messi without showing any hint of disappointment.
He even called Messi the best player of all time.
“For me, Leo is the best footballer of all time. Congratulations, champion!” said Klose.
Klose also emphasized that he has no problem with his record being broken, as he believes every record is meant to be surpassed eventually.
Messi Still Has a Chance to Add to His Record
With Argentina still advancing in the 2026 World Cup, Messi has the potential to add to his goal tally in the upcoming matches.
The Tango team is scheduled to face Jordan in the next round, opening up opportunities for Messi to extend his new record.
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Goal International (processed from 2026 World Cup match reports)
