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Spain's Gavi becomes youngest FIFA World Cup goal-scorer since Pele

Gavi's goal in the 7-0 hammering that Spain handed out to Costa Rica in their FIFA World Cup opener on Wednesday has made the Spanish midfielder the youngest scorer in the showpiece event since Brazil legend Pele.

The 18-year-old Gavi broke the Spanish record set by compatriot Cesc Fabregas, who was 19 when he put the ball in the back of the net in the 2006 World Cup game against Ukraine.

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