Peter Schmeichel claims Messi's record-breaking World Cup goal should have been disallowed
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Daniel Orme
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Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose's record to become the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer during Argentina's win against Austria. However, former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has controversially claimed that Messi's record-breaking goal should have been disallowed due to an alleged foul by Alexis Mac Allister in the buildup.
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· 3 pulledPeter Schmeichel believes Lionel Messi's record-breaking World Cup goal should have been disallowed because of an Alexis Mac Allister foul.
The Argentina icon overtook Miroslav Klose as the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with his opener against Austria.
Messi had rounded off a brilliant team move to put Argentina in front and score his 17th goal at the World Cup.
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