World Football Records 2023

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Keir Radnedge has covered football for more than 50 years and written countless books on the subject. Lindsey Horan breaks Alex Morgan's record as most expensive USWNT player of all time with Lyon transfer | Goal. As well as being handy between the sticks, Ceni was a set-piece specialist and scored more than a century of goals in an iconic career. Messi also shattered several World Cup records, becoming Argentina’s all-time leading scorer in the tournament. He spent two months training for it, using all his free time to practise until he was confident that he would not fail.

Before each year’s edition of EA Sports FIFA is released – and indeed after – there is always hot debate about what each player’s rating should be.No matter which side of the fence you’re on, there’s no denying that the record he set that year - most football goals scored in a calendar year (91) - is one of the most impressive sporting achievements of all time. Celeste admitted the most challenging was the medicine ball record, but her determination proved stronger than any challenge posed. Back for its incredible 14th edition, Word Football Records is packed with facts, stats and stories. Amazing skills, animal tricks, shining talents: there is no end to the marvels of this year's edition, filled with exciting pictures, fact-packed chapters and of course, our incredible record breakers.

Take a look at the latest snapshot of the year, and discover a universe of talent, curiosities and jaw-dropping facts. Most of the transfers on this list are to clubs under UEFA's jurisdiction, with most of the purchasing clubs being from England, Italy, and Spain.Ronaldo also holds the records for the most Champions League assists (42) and most successful penalties taken by a player in the Champions League (19). In a pre-planned protest, SO Emyrne scored 149 own goals against the referees decisions in their four-team playoff tournament. From 12-year-old Abhimanyu Mishra (USA), the youngest chess Grandmaster in the world, to lip balm maker and collector Scarlett Cheng (China), these children have incredible talents and a stellar future.

The game finished 2-2 after normal time before KK Palace held their nerve to prevail 17-16 in the shootout.

On the other hand, Messi holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup tournaments assisted in by a player (5). So, with the score now 26-25 in Messi's favour, it’s all to play for as we enter the social media round.