Previously, goals against Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Australia they had already allowed Messi beat Diego Armando Maradona and Guillermo Stábile (the two with eight) already Mario Kempes and Gonzalo Higuain (they had six, just like La Pulga at the beginning of the tournament). With which he converted the Netherlands in the quarterfinals, which allowed him to reach Batistuta’s record, Messi scored his fourth goal so far in this World Cup.
By equating the native of Reconquista, “Batigol” himself had wanted Messi to surpass his mark, to place himself alone as the top Argentine gunner in World Cups.
“Dear Leo, congratulations! I held the record for 20 years and I enjoyed it. Now it is a great honor and pleasure to share it with you, hoping with all my heart that you can surpass it already in the next match!”Batistuta had published on his social networks.
Source: Ambito
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