Lionel Messi has added another milestone to his legendary career. The Argentina captain became the all-time leader in international assists, registering his 60th during a 6-0 win over Puerto Rico. With this, he overtook Neymar Jr., who previously held the record with 59 assists for Brazil.
Messi delivered a clever lob to set up Gonzalo Montiel in the first half. Later in the 83rd minute, a smart back pass paved the way for Lautaro Martinez’s second goal, sealing the historic achievement.
Messi Surpasses Neymar in the All-Time List
Here’s the updated list of players with the most international assists:
Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 60 assists
Neymar (Brazil) – 58 assists
Landon Donovan (USA) – 58 assists
Ferenc Puskás (Hungary) – 53 assists
Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) – 52 assists
Messi had been just one assist behind Neymar before the Puerto Rico game. Now, he stands alone at the top of the chart.
Argentina Dominate Puerto Rico in Friendly Clash
Argentina produced a commanding display against the 155th-ranked Puerto Rico. Lautaro Martinez and Alexis Mac Allister both netted twice in the convincing victory. Puerto Rico almost found a shock opener in the eighth minute when Leandro Antonetti’s ambitious attempt from distance nearly caught Emiliano Martinez off guard.
The match was part of Argentina’s build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the US, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19. It also coincided with another statement from President Donald Trump, who again threatened to relocate World Cup matches.
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