Death of Just Fontaine: "The legendary striker has passed away, but his record still stands" (FIFA)

"While it is often said that records are there to be beaten, the fact remains that the one for most goals scored at a single FIFA World Cup has stood for fully 65 years and looks likely to remain unbeaten for some time yet. Sadly, the man who set that record, legendary France striker Just Fontaine, passed away on Wednesday 01/03/2023 at the age of 89," said FIFA, regarding the death of the former French international (21 caps, 30 goals).

Just Fontaine scored 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, a feat that no player has managed to achieve since.

"Perhaps someone will come along and eclipse the great Fontaine's amazing record one day. Yet even if they do, his place in the history books and the hearts of football lovers all over the world is secure," added FIFA.

"The mark he made on world football will be forever remembered and the record, quite possibly, never bettered" (G. Infantino, FIFA)

• "It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Just Fontaine. Just was an icon of the…