Lionel Messi has lost out on his long-standing goal scoring record in World Cup qualifying to his former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez after this international breakLuis Suarez has surpassed Lionel Messi’s goalscoring record in South American World Cup qualification. Suarez netted from the penalty spot to bag Uruguay’s fourth goal in their 4-1 win over Venezuela having grabbed the winning goal against Paraguay four days earlier. Will Messi be able to lead Argentina to World Cup glory? Suarez took full advantage of Messi’s absence to net in both qualification matches for Uruguay and take his former Barcelona teammate’s goal scoring record in the tournament. Guatemalan forward Carlos Ruiz has scored more goals than any other player in all World Cup qualifying sections – his 39 goals surpass Cristiano Ronaldo ’s tally of 36.

Source: Metro February 03, 2022 02:22 UTC