The football legend still holds the record. His injury-plagued career left an indelible mark.
Despite not having won the world championship, Just Fontaine went down in football history thanks to his enormous feat
Leo Messi dazzled the world with his presence in five World Cups: Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022. However, the best player in the world could not surpass a record that only the former French striker has, Just FontaineThese two football legends will remain in the history of the sport for their skill and dexterity.
Among the many stories that this international event offers, Fontaine’s stands out for his unsurpassed feat: scoring 13 goals in a single World CupThis achievement not only made him a legend of the sport, but also set a record that still stands more than six decades later.
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Just Fontaine, the footballer who set a world record and retired early due to injury
This sports legend was born in Marrakech in 1933 and from a young age he showed a natural talent for football. He played as a forward in the Reims Stadiumone of the most important clubs in France during the 50s and 60s, and together with his partner Raymond Kopastarred in memorable duels, including the finals of the European Cup against the Real Madrid. However, his most glorious moment came in the Sweden World Cup 1958where he scored 13 goals in just six games.
Despite his impressive talent, Fontaine’s career was unfortunately short-lived. In 1960 and 1961 he suffered serious fractures to his left leg, injuries that led to his retirement from professional football at the age of 29. Although his career was brief, his record and legacy as one of the greatest goalscorers in world football remain intact, and his story continues to inspire new generations of footballers. We will have to wait until the next World Cup to see if Leo Messi manages to beat the Frenchman in second place by breaking a new record.
Source: Ambito
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