Lionel Messi Did Not Break the Record of Most World Cup Goals by an Argentine
The Claim
Lionel Messi passed Diego Maradona for most world cup goals by an Argentine.
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Social media users and pages recently widely shared a claim alleging that Lionel Messi passed Diego Maradona for most world cup goals by an Argentine.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be misleading. Gabriel Batistuta is still leading the way for Argentine marksmen with 10 goals across several World Cup tournaments. Following Batistuta, comes Lionel Messi with 9 goals, and Diego Maradona with 8 goals.
Gabriel Batistuta in the World Cups
Gabriel Batistuta scored 4 goals during the 1994 World Cup in the United States, 5 goals during the 1998 World Cup in France, and 1 goal during the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea.
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