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Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead

Lionel Messi claims the lead for the World Cup Golden Boot as Argentina advances following a high-stakes match against Cape Verde.

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🇬🇧 English Jul 5, 01:07 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Jul 4, 20:45 UTC · BBC

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The brief

Lionel Messi scored his 20th career World Cup goal during Argentina’s match against Cape Verde. This performance extends his personal scoring streak to eight games and secures him the current lead for the tournament’s Golden Boot award. Argentina avoided an upset in the knockout stage contest.

Coverage from PBS, Fox News, and USA Today highlights the physical toll on the Argentine team and the dramatic nature of the match. Reports from Yahoo Sports note growing public calls for an investigation into the officiating during the game. Additional reporting by FOX Sports and NBC 6 South Florida details the atmosphere at Miami Stadium, where eight individuals were arrested.

Future reports are expected to track the recovery of the Argentine squad ahead of their next match. It remains to be seen how tournament organizers will respond to fan requests regarding the game's referees.

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Quick answers

What record did Lionel Messi achieve?

Lionel Messi reached 20 career World Cup goals and extended his scoring streak to eight games.

Were there any security issues at the match?

Yes, NBC 6 South Florida reported that eight people were arrested at Miami Stadium during the Argentina-Cape Verde game.

What is the status of the officiating controversy?

Yahoo Sports reports that fans are requesting an investigation into the referees from the Argentina-Cape Verde match.

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Lionel Messi Argentina Cape Verde World Cup Golden Boot Miami Stadium

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