A World Cup of records: From Lionel Messi to Lusail - The milestones that were set in Qatar 2022
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GOAL takes a look at some of the interesting records that were set in the 2022 World Cup.
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A World Cup of records: From Lionel Messi to Lusail - The
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A World Cup of records: From Lionel Messi to Lusail - The
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A World Cup of records: From Lionel Messi to Lusail - The
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