Messi Ties Klose Record as Müller Pays Tribute

Messi ties Klose’s all-time World Cup goals record with a hat trick for Argentina, prompting a heartfelt tribute from Thomas Müller — the 2014 final rival now watching from the sidelines as a pundit. Müller, who’s been covering the tournament, called Messi “unique, irreplaceable, and the best” and dropped a “goat” emoji on Instagram. Despite limited personal rapport, the mutual respect between these two legends is undeniable — from their epic 2014 showdown to a recent MLS Cup clash. With teams in different conferences and Müller’s contract nearing its end, a future collision may be unlikely, but their enduring legacies keep them in the spotlight as soccer icons. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8bc92f2696940044