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Messi becomes all-time leader in World Cup knockout goal contributions after strike vs Cape Verde

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Lionel Messi added another milestone to his legendary career on Friday. In Argentina's round-of-32 clash against Cape Verde, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner opened the scoring in the 29th minute, finishing off a pass from Lisandro Martinez. Argentina eventually won 3-2 after extra time, but the big story was Messi's record. With that goal, he now sits alone atop the all-time list for combined goals and assists in World Cup knockout stages. It's yet another testament to the enduring brilliance of the 35-year-old, who continues to redefine greatness on the biggest stage.

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