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

Messi's 20th World Cup goal lifts Argentina past Cape Verde and puts him atop the Golden Boot race

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This story first appeared in 🇪🇸 Spanish coverage — 2.4 hours before PULSE detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 4, 23:07 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Jul 4, 20:45 UTC · BBC

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The brief

Fans have called for the referees from the game to be investigated, a point raised by Yahoo Sports, while a farewell message from Vozinha to Cape Verde supporters was reported by Yahoo Sports as well. Future focus will be on Argentina’s next knockout opponent, whether Messi can extend his goal streak, and any official review of the match officiating as fans press for investigation.

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Quick answers

How many World Cup goals has Messi scored?

Coverage from PBS states Messi has reached 20 World Cup goals.

What does taking the Golden Boot lead signify?

It means Messi now tops the tournament’s scoring race, according to the same PBS report.

Why are fans demanding an investigation of the referees?

Yahoo Sports reports fans are calling for the officials from the Argentina‑Cape Verde match to be investigated.

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Lionel Messi Argentina Cape Verde World Cup Golden Boot

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