Lionel Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history on Monday, netting twice against Austria to take his tally to 18 goals and surpass Miroslav Klose’s record of 16. His Argentina side continue to look imperious in their title defence. In contrast, Cristiano Ronaldo endured a difficult afternoon as Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo. NFL analysts Robert Griffin III and Emmanuel Acho both pointed to the stark difference in team chemistry around the two superstars, with Messi visibly adored by his teammates and Ronaldo criticised for prioritising personal glory over collective success.
