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

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Just Fontaine (1933-2023) - ©  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...

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Just Fontaine (1933-2023) - ©  FIFA

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