Legendary France striker Just Fontaine has passed away, aged 89.
Fontaine holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup, having netted 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup. He scored 30 goals in 21 games between 1953 and 1960 for Les Bleus, before his career was cut short by injuries.
During his club career, Fontaine played for USM Casablanca, Nice and Stade Reims. He won the French first division four times, as well as the Coupe de France and the French Super Cup.
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