Lionel Messi has broken the all-time World Cup scoring record, netting against Austria to add another line to his already dazzling résumé. The Argentina striker’s milestone came as France cruised to a 3-0 victory over Iraq, with Kylian Mbappe shining despite a two-hour weather delay. Mbappe kept pace with Messi in the race to top the tournament’s scoring charts.
England, meanwhile, are in line for a huge injury boost. Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Bukayo Saka, who arrived at the World Cup camp carrying an Achilles injury, is making progress ahead of the Ghana match. Declan Rice, who played more matches than any other player in Tuchel’s squad this season, issued a World Cup promise while revealing the effect of Arsenal’s title race on his season.
“Messi breaks World Cup record as Alvarez requests transfer; Saka boost for England.”
In the transfer market, Julian Alvarez has triggered a bombshell by requesting a move from Atletico Madrid. The Argentina striker has been linked with Arsenal, as well as Barcelona and Real Madrid. Arsenal also received a boost regarding Morgan Rogers, while Manchester United agreed a deal and Liverpool are involved in a twist over Diomande, according to the latest summer window rumours.