Lionel Messi scores the goal against Austria that makes him the World Cup's all-time highest scorer with 17 goals Credit: Aric Becker / AFP

Lionel Messi‘s two goals in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria upped the total of goals scored by current MLS players at this World Cup to eight.

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