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Legendary France star Just Fontaine, who scored 13 goals in a single World Cup, has died aged 89. Fontaine scored an incredible 30 goals in just 21 games for his country, including his record streak at Sweden in 1958 as France finished third.
Just Fontaine, the all-time top scorer in a single World Cup finals with 13 goals, has died aged 89, his family told AFP on Wednesday. will forever be remembered for scoring 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup, a remarkable feat that seems unlikely ever to be matched. To this day, only three players have scored more World Cup goals than Fontaine, even though the Reims player appeared at just one tournament and played only six matches. Lionel Messi matched his tally on Argentina's recent run to glory in Qatar, but it took him five World Cups to get there.
Former France striker Just Fontaine, who scored a record 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup, has died at the age of 89.
Manchester United pair Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were quick to send messages to former teammate Paul Pogba after he finally made his second debut for Juventus.
Former France football great Just Fontaine, who in 1958 scored a record 13 goals at the World Cup, has died.
Eurosport expert Philippe Gilbert says he has “no hesitation” that Mark Cavendish will claim the outright record for most stage wins at the Tour de France. Cavendish is currently tied with Eddy Merckx on 34 victories at cycling’s most prestigious event, having drawn alongside the Belgian great with a stunning four-stage haul in 2021. However, he was overlooked for the Tour by Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl last year, prompting the 37-year-old to seal a move to Astana Qazaqstan for the new campaign.
Fontaine achieved the record in the 1958 finals in Sweden where Les Bleus reached the semi-finals for the first time in their history.
Just Fontaine, the all-time top scorer in a single World Cup finals with 13 goals, has died aged 89.