“I don’t have a goal in two World Cups”. Zlatan Ibrahimovic stunned as Lionel Messi breaks FIFA World Cup scoring record Football News:

Lionel MessiThe record-breaking performance for Argentina in: FIFA World Cup earned praise from former Barcelona teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who said the Argentina captain continues to do things that separate him from everyone else.After Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday to become the top scorer in FIFA World Cup history, Ibrahimovic reflected on the 38-year-old’s achievement.“You have moments where he looks human by missing the penalty. Then you have moments where he doesn’t look human. That’s Messi.”“So far it’s his World Cup and he didn’t play against Jordan yet. So I don’t know where he will finish,” Ibrahimovic said while talking to Fox sports.“Five goals in two games. I had no goals in two world cups. So I’m happy for him and I hope he continues.”Messi scored his record 17th World Cup goal before adding an 18th in stoppage time as defending champions Argentina secured a place in the knockout stage.The record-breaking strike came in the 38th minute, two days before Messi’s 39th birthday. It also came at a time when he was dealing with his father’s health concerns at home.The goal extended another incredible streak for Messi, who has now scored in six consecutive World Cup games. Only Just Fontaine of France and Jairzinho of Brazil have previously achieved that feat.Messi equaled Germany’s Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals after he scored his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria in their Group J opener in Kansas City.He had an earlier chance to go ahead with Klose against Austria but missed a penalty in the ninth minute.Argentina have won their opening two group matches and advanced to the knockout stage. Messi has scored all five of Argentina’s goals in the tournament so far, which is his sixth World Cup appearance.His second goal of the game came in stoppage time. Goalkeeper Alexander Schlager saved his initial effort, but Messi converted the rebound through several defenders.The record itself came in the first half when Thiago Almada allowed Facundo Medina’s pass to go past Messi. From about 20 yards, the Argentina captain was hit on the left foot after Schlager was caught moving the wrong way.As the ball crossed the line, Messi ran toward the corner flag and raised his right arm in celebration in front of a crowd of 70,649 at the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.Monday’s game will be Messi’s 28th appearance at a FIFA World Cup, extending his own record at the tournament.