Lionel Messi wrote another memorable chapter in his journey with the Argentina jersey. This Tuesday (14th), the number 10 became the player with the most assists in the history of national team footba...
Lionel Messi wrote another memorable chapter in his journey with the Argentina jersey. This Tuesday (14th), the number 10 became the player with the most assists in the history of national team football by reaching the mark of 59 goal passes.
The record was set at Chase Stadium, in the United States, during Argentina's partial 3-0 victory over Puerto Rico, in a friendly match preparing for the 2026 World Cup.
The historic pass happened in the first half when Messi found Gonzalo Montiel free in the area, in a play constructed with his usual brilliance.
The achievement consolidates Messi not only as one of the greatest scorers of his generation but also as a unique playmaker, combining precision, game vision, and tactical intelligence.
With 59 assists, Messi surpasses former midfielder Landon Donovan, who played professionally for the United States national team from 2000 to 2014 and had 58 goal passes, and Neymar (58).
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Lionel Messi chegou a 59 ASSISTÊNCIAS com a camisa da Seleção Argentina.
Ele SUPEROU o Neymar (58) e o Landon Donovan (58) e se isolou como maior ASSISTENTE da HISTÓRIA do futebol de seleções! pic.twitter.com/UWpzFMpzsm
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, the anticipation around Messi's performance grows. After winning the title in 2022, in Qatar, the star seeks to end his international career with another grand achievement.
If statistics serve as a gauge, the Argentine number 10 still has much to offer. And with each decisive pass, he reaffirms his status as a living legend of world football.
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