Luis Suárez has praised Lionel Messi's World Cup heroics, calling it a 'pleasure to watch' after Messi broke the World Cup goal-scoring record.

What happened?

Lionel Messi, 38, became the highest goal scorer in World Cup history on Monday after notching a double in Argentina's win over Austria. He now has 18 goals, two more than German legend Miroslav Klose.

Why it matters for Luis Suárez

Suárez, a Uruguayan football legend and Inter Miami teammate of Messi, expressed his admiration for Messi's performance. "Words can't do him justice as a player or as a spectator," Suárez said. "For me, as a friend who knows him well, seeing him happy and enjoying the World Cup is the best thing ever."

What comes next?

Suárez highlighted Messi's happiness and enjoyment of the tournament as the best thing ever. "It's a pleasure to watch him play," Suárez said. "I love it. To see him happy, to see him enjoying his World Cup with his national team, surrounded by people who support him and stand by him."

Argentina defender Lisandro Martínez says that he and his teammates have rallied around Messi. "We must never let him fall, especially right now," Martinez told La Nacion after Monday's game. "Leo needs to be here enjoying himself."

Martinez is glad to see Messi write another chapter in his legendary career. Messi was the most valuable player when Argentina ended a 36-year drought for a third World Cup title in Qatar in 2022. He has scored in six consecutive World Cup games since 2022.

And Suárez is not alone in his admiration for Messi. Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez says that Messi stands alone at the top. "There's no need to compare him," Martínez said. "He stands alone at the top. I'm at a loss for words -- I just feel an overwhelming sense of joy that he's here and that he's Argentinian. We have to appreciate it. There are no words -- all that's left is to enjoy him."

The impact on the World Cup

Messi's record-breaking performance has sent shockwaves throughout the football world. His family has been through a tough time, with his father Jorge undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness. But Messi's happiness and enjoyment of the tournament are a welcome respite for the Argentine football legend.

And Suárez is not the only one who has praised Messi's performance. Argentina's teammates have rallied around him, and the team's fans are loving every minute of it. As Suárez said, "It's a pleasure to watch him play.