Messi Masterclass in 6-0 Rout of Puerto Rico
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Lionel Messi has made history on the international stage once again, as the 2022 World Cup winner now has the most assists in the history of international soccer, as per Bleacher Report Football. Messi recorded two assists in Argentina’s 6-0 friendly win over Puerto Rico,
Argentina showcased a dominant performance against Puerto Rico, winning 6-0 in their final friendly match of the international break. Despite not scoring, Lionel Messi achieved a historic milestone with two assists.
At 37 years old, Lionel Messi continues to break records. During Tuesday's international friendly match against Puerto Rico, Messi recorded his 60th international assist for Argentina, passing Neymar for the most all-time men's international assists.
Doing so saw Messi’s assist tally in an La Albiceleste shirt rise to 60. That was enough to take the Argentine clear of Brazil’s Neymar, who boasted 59, as well as the 58 racked up by U.S men’s national team star Landon Donovan, establishing himself as the most prolific creator in recorded international soccer history, per ESPN.
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