WIRE — Lionel Messi remains the leading top scorer at the ongoing FIFA World Cup as the competition enters the Round of 16 stage, with the Argentina captain holding a one-goal advantage over Frances Kylian Mbappe. Messi has seven goals to his name at the tournament after scoring in Argentinas 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the
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