Argentina came to Dallas needing a result to top the group and left with a record. Lionel Messi spent the opening 10 minutes missing a penalty and reminding everyone he's human. He spent the next 85 showing everyone why he isn't. Here are my takeaways from Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria: 1. Klose-ing Time: Messi Didn't Want A Roommate For exactly one game, Messi had shared the all-time World Cup men's scoring record with Germany's Miroslav Klose at 16 goals. Apparently the arrangement annoyed him. Late in the first half on Monday's match, Facundo Medina dug out a cross from the left, Messi took one touch, and the ball settled in the bottom corner. No. 17 for No. 10, and the record was his alone. In stoppage time he added an 18th goal, threading it through a thicket of Austrian legs like a man squeezing onto a closing subway car. Klose needed four tournaments to reach 16. Messi is in his sixth World Cup, two days shy of 39 years of age, and just opened a two-goal lead on the retired German striker. Messi also missed a penaltythe first player to do so at this tournament. Given the evening he just had, no one will remember that miss from the spot. 2. 40 Years After Maradona Magic, Messi Equals His Tally In His Late 30s. Forty years ago to this date, Diego Maradona beat England with his fist and then with the finest goal the tournament has ever produced. The most Argentine afternoon in football history. Maradona scored 34 goals for Argentina across his entire career and was retired from international duty by 33. But here's the number that shouldn't be possible: Messi has scored 34 since his 35th birthday alone. That's a whole Maradona, assembled from spare parts and stubbornness in the years most players spend on a beach. Here are the numbers that matter: 18 World Cup goals to eight, 120 international goals to 34. The comparison stopped being a comparison a long time ago. 3. Argentina Won Ugly Which Is The Scary Part This was not the clinic that Argentina put on last week against Algeria. Ralph Rangnick's Austria did the Rangnick things: pressed in waves, stayed compact, refused to lend Argentina any rhythm. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni kept his 4-3-3 with Messi drifting in off the right, and the fluency came and went like a bad phone signal. Argentina edged possession 54%-46% and spent long stretches managing rather than menacing. Austria even had chances. Kevin Danso flung himself in front of an Enzo Fernndez shot on the line, Michael Gregoritsch headed over, a stoppage-time header slid wide, and Argentina keeper Emiliano Martnez had to earn his paycheck on a Marcel Sabitzer free kick. They did everything right and lost 2-0 to a squad that had missed a penalty. That's the warning for the rest of the bracket: the champion played at maybe 70 percent and still strolled out with three points. 4. Austria: Down, Not Out The scoreline stings, but Austria's tournament is alive and, better still, in their own hands. They sit second in Group J on three points, and that 3-1 win against Jordan in the opener has quietly become the most important thing they've done all year. Argentina has won the group and reached the Round of 32. One automatic ticket remains. It comes down to the final match against Algeria. Win it, and Rangnick's side almost certainly advance Monday's Jordan-Algeria result will tidy up the exact math, but Austria controls the part that counts. And they've earned the benefit of the doubt. They pressed the world champions, made real chances, and didn't flinch. Nobody's idea of a fun knockout draw, if they get there.

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Chiefs Tabbed As Potential Landing Spot For Patriots Pass Catcher In Trade originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New England Patriots added two new star receivers this offseason, and one of their best receivers from last season could be expendable now.Kayshon Boutte was a key pass catcher for the Patriots last season, and when the team moved on from Stefon Diggs, he seemed destined for an expanded role. However, the Patriots replaced Diggs with Romeo Doubs and then traded for A.J. Brown. Boutte figures to be the No. 3 receiver, and his name has been mentioned in trade reports.He is one year away from free agency, and trading him may make sense for the Patriots. Doubs and Brown are under contract for multiple seasons, and Boutte may be better suited in an offense where he will have more opportunities. Even though it's late in the offseason, teams could still show interest in a player like Boutte.The Kansas City Chiefs were called a potential landing spot for Boutte by Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox.Rashee Rice has looked good when healthy, but has also shown he is not reliable to stay on the field, whether it be for injuries or other reasons. Xavier Worthy has not proven he can consistently use his speed to make plays for Patrick Mahomes.Mahomes favorite target, Travis Kelce, is nearing retirement and is not the same player he once was. Boutte could be a breath of fresh air for the Chiefs. He had 551 yards and six touchdowns last season. He added nine catches for 168 yards and a touchdown in the playoffs as well.More NFL:Troy Brown Shows Love To Forgotten Third-Rounder

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IAN HERBERT: The numbers reveal an extraordinary consistency. It's 18 goals in 28 World Cup outings, now. He becomes the third player in World Cup history to score in six consecutive games.

While Mohamed Salah's club career is still undecided, he's building his legacy with Egypt. Salah scored his 68th goal in international play, a total now just one goal shy of current Egypt coach Hossam Hassans career record for the Pharaohs, in a 3-1 World Cup victory Sunday night over New Zealand. It was his third World Cup goal after he netted two at the 2018 tournament in Russia. Three goals at the World Cup gives the 34-year-old Salah the most ever for an Egyptian player.Salah played for Liverpool for nine seasons, winning two Premier League titles and becoming the league's leading foreign goal scorer. But he had a dip in form this season and amid tensions, announced his contract with the squad would be ended a year early. His departure from Anfield sparked discussion as to where the striker would be going next. For now, he plays for Egypt with his future plans still uncertain. While between clubs, Mo Salah has etched his name further into the history books as the captain of the first Egyptian team to win a World Cup match.What happened today is history for us as Egyptians, Salah said. We see a lot of teams win games, but for us as Egyptian, it doesnt happen often, first time in history.Fans would have to wait to see the Salah they grew to expect at Liverpool. He started slow in the first half, missing wide left on a direct free kick and watching New Zealand take an early lead, but he would not be denied for long.Salah scored Sunday on a pass from Mostafa Ziko in the 67th minute. The ball slid underneath a defender and past New Zealand goalkeeper Max Crocombe to give the Pharaohs a 2-1 lead.Salah wasnt done adding to his resume quite yet, getting an assist in the 82nd minute on the Pharaohs final goal, his second assist of this year's World Cup. He also had an assist on Egypts lone goal in its 1-1 draw against Belgium earlier in the tournament.Hes a good player, New Zealand captain Chris Wood said. You have to keep an eye on him.The four-time Premier League Golden Boot winner scored nine goals in 10 matches to qualify the Pharaohs for this World Cup. Salah became the career scoring leader in African World Cup qualifying history.Salah should have his share of clubs interested in his talents after a strong start to the World Cup.Salah worked hard on the pitch, Egypt manager Hossam Hassan said. I am sure we are going to see more from him.___Connor Joyce is a student in the University of Georgias Carmical Sports Media Institute.___This story has been corrected to show it was Salah's second assist of this year's World Cup, not Sunday's game.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/FIFA-World-Cup

While Mohamed Salah's club career is still undecided, he's building his legacy with Egypt. Salah scored his 68th goal in international play, a total now just one goal shy of current Egypt coach Hossam Hassans career record for the Pharaohs, in a 3-1 World Cup victory Sunday night over New Zealand. It was his third World Cup goal after he netted two at the 2018 tournament in Russia. Three goals at the World Cup gives the 34-year-old Salah the most ever for an Egyptian player.Salah played for Liverpool for nine seasons, winning two Premier League titles and becoming the league's leading foreign goal scorer. But he had a dip in form this season and amid tensions, announced his contract with the squad would be ended a year early. His departure from Anfield sparked discussion as to where the striker would be going next. For now, he plays for Egypt with his future plans still uncertain. While between clubs, Mo Salah has etched his name further into the history books as the captain of the first Egyptian team to win a World Cup match.What happened today is history for us as Egyptians, Salah said. We see a lot of teams win games, but for us as Egyptian, it doesnt happen often, first time in history.Fans would have to wait to see the Salah they grew to expect at Liverpool. He started slow in the first half, missing wide left on a direct free kick and watching New Zealand take an early lead, but he would not be denied for long.Salah scored Sunday on a pass from Mostafa Ziko in the 67th minute. The ball slid underneath a defender and past New Zealand goalkeeper Max Crocombe to give the Pharaohs a 2-1 lead.Salah wasnt done adding to his resume quite yet, getting an assist in the 82nd minute on the Pharaohs final goal, his second assist of this year's World Cup. He also had an assist on Egypts lone goal in its 1-1 draw against Belgium earlier in the tournament.Hes a good player, New Zealand captain Chris Wood said. You have to keep an eye on him.The four-time Premier League Golden Boot winner scored nine goals in 10 matches to qualify the Pharaohs for this World Cup. Salah became the career scoring leader in African World Cup qualifying history.Salah should have his share of clubs interested in his talents after a strong start to the World Cup.Salah worked hard on the pitch, Egypt manager Hossam Hassan said. I am sure we are going to see more from him.___Connor Joyce is a student in the University of Georgias Carmical Sports Media Institute.___This story has been corrected to show it was Salah's second assist of this year's World Cup, not Sunday's game.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/FIFA-World-Cup