Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:56am on 23 Jun 2026,Tuesday Sports
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history, but his record-breaking goal against Austria has sparked debate. Former goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel said, “I don't think that goal should have stood,” claiming a foul in the build-up was missed by the referee and VAR. Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win, helping the team reach the Round of 32. Critics believe the opening goal should have been disallowed, while FIFA has not yet commented on the controversy surrounding the decision. (PC: AFP)
