Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup. The ball is one reason for the surge

It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup. The tournament has been one of the highest-scoring in history so far and produced nearly 25% more scoring than the same span of games in the previous ...
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Lionel Messi has 18 World Cup goals — but which is your favourite? We asked our writers

Messi celebrates his goal against Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP via Getty Images With his two goals against Austria on Monday, Lionel Messi has now scored more times at a ...