The Story of Just Fontaine, World Cup's Greatest Scorer with Borrowed Shoes

This article recounts the remarkable story of Just Fontaine, who holds the record for 13 goals in a single World Cup, a feat achieved with borrowed shoes, before his career was cut short by injury at age 28.

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Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer

Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28.

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The Story of Just Fontaine, World Cup's Greatest Scorer with Borrowed Shoes

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