Lionel Messi sets new World Cup scoring record against Austria
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Lionel Messi has made history by becoming the all-time leading scorer in the World Cup, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals. The 39-year-old Argentine forward scored his 17th World Cup goal in a match against Austria. The goal came from a cross by Facundo Medina, which Thiago Almada cleverly allowed to pass through his legs, surprising the Austrian defense. Messi then surged to the far post and precisely struck the ball past goalkeeper Alexander Schlager. This achievement further solidifies Messi's status as a football legend, adding another prestigious milestone to his already exceptional career.
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Fifty Senegalese agricultural workers, comprising 29 women and 21 men, have departed from Dakar for Spain as part of the 2026 circular migration program. This initiative, supported by both countries' authorities, aims to facilitate professional, safe, regular, and supervised migration. The departure took place at Blaise Diagne International Airport, attended by El Hadji Abdoul Karim Cissé, director of Senegalese Abroad, and his team. Cissé emphasized the importance of workers adhering to their contractual obligations, including returning to Senegal after their mission, to ensure the program's sustainability and expansion. He also announced plans to support the creation of an association for circular migrants to help them access economic projects and housing solutions. Cissé urged the workers to act as ambassadors for Senegal and thanked the Kingdom of Spain for providing this opportunity for Senegalese youth, which offers alternatives for safe, regular, and orderly migration. The Directorate of Senegalese Abroad indicated that additional groups of workers are expected to travel to Spain in the coming weeks, strengthening cooperation between the two nations in managing migratory flows.
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