Image: Tony Gutierrez
On Monday, Lionel Messi scored his 17th goal in his FIFA World Cup career, setting the all-time record for the tournament.
Messi’s goal in the 38th minute against Austria in Group J play surpassed Miroslav Klose’s record.

Image: Michael Steele
The goal came two days before Messi’s 39th birthday and amid concerns about his ailing father back home.
Messi’s record-setting goal was his sixth consecutive goal in World Cup games.
Messi would score again in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas.













