World Cup finals record goal-scorer Just Fontaine dies
PARIS: 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 (Mar 1).
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Just Fontaine, FIFA World Cup Finals Record Goal-Scorer, Dies At 89
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.
France World Cup goals record-holder Just Fontaine dies aged 89
Former France striker Just Fontaine, who scored a record 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup, has died at the age of 89.
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