Lionel Messi surpassed Neymar for the most assists in international football (60) after his stellar display in Argentina’s 6-0 win against Puerto Rico in a friendly.After missing the game against Ve...
Lionel Messi surpassed Neymar for the most assists in international football (60) after his stellar display in Argentina’s 6-0 win against Puerto Rico in a friendly.
After missing the game against Venezuela last week, the Inter Miami star was imperious during the entire ninety minutes against Puerto Rico at the Chase Stadium.
The 38-year-old dinked a lovely pass to set up Gonzalo Montiel. His brilliant back-heel for Lautaro Martinez’s winner saw him become the all-time international assist leader.
Braces from Alexis Mac Allister and Martinez, and Steven Echevarria’s own goal steered Argentina to a dominant victory.
Messi registered 75 passes, the second most in the game, including 15 final-third balls and created five big chances to wrap up an exquisite display.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has been unstoppable for Inter Miami this season, bagging 26 goals and 15 assists in Major League Soccer.
He has amassed 68 goals and 31 assists in 81 games for the Herons.
He is only two assists shy of reaching the 400 mark in his professional career.
The 2022 World Cup winner is also the second all-time international top scorer with 114 goals, only behind his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo (143 goals).
Martinez has equalled Hernan Crespo’s tally of 35 goals in Argentina’s all-time top scorers list after his double against Puerto Rico. The Inter Milan striker is now only behind third-placed Sergio Aguero (41 goals).
The 27-year-old has scored five goals and provided an assist for Inter in Serie A and the Champions League this season.
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