This article was originally published on www.si.com as Lionel Messi Surpasses Neymar Record to Set Unprecedented International Achievement. Lionel Messi became the all-time leader in international soccer assists with his performance against Puerto Rico on Tuesday to close out October action.

Didier Deschamps says France will be doing “everything humanly possible” to prevent Lionel Messi from capturing a first World Cup crown.

Lionel Messi delivered yet another masterclass on Saturday, leading Inter Miami to a 4-0 home victory over Atlanta United with a brace—one of them a stunning

The inaugural Messi Cup will start on December 9 and will last until December 14. The tournament will be held in Miami. Messi announced the eight teams that will participate in the tournament, which include Inter Miami, FC Barcelona, and Newell’s Old Boys, his boyhood club.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Lionel Messi will start for the Albiceleste for the first time since elimination from the 2018 World Cup.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi provided two assists in the 6-0 win over Puerto Rico, reaching 60 total to surpass Neymar (58) and Landon Donovan (58) as the top assist-maker in men's international football history.