Paulinho now has more goals than Messi in World Cup qualifying

Matt Morley 6 years ago 5.3k |

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Paulinho is enjoying a purple patch in front of goal for his national side. EFE
Paulinho is enjoying a purple patch in front of goal for his national side. EFE
The Brazilian midfielder is finding the net with unerring regularity of late, with his five-goal tally placing him above Argentina star and Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi (4).