Lionel Messi Breaks Record for Most Assists in Men’s International Soccer History

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Lionel Messi Breaks Record for Most Assists in Men’s International Soccer History

Lionel Messi has once again etched his name into the annals of soccer history. In a recent friendly match against Puerto Rico, the 37-year-old Argentine superstar achieved a remarkable milestone by recording his 60th international assist. This feat allows him to surpass Neymar, making Messi the player with the most assists in men’s international soccer history.

Historic Achievement

Messi’s record-setting assist came during Argentina’s convincing 6-0 victory over Puerto Rico at Chase Stadium, home of Inter Miami. Although Messi did not score, his two assists highlighted his playmaking abilities. With this latest achievement, he is now just two assists shy of reaching a significant career total of 400 assists.

Other Notable Records

Most FIFA World Player of the Year awards: 8
Most Ballons d’Or: 8
Second all-time on the international goals list: 114 goals, behind Cristiano Ronaldo (143 goals)

Messi’s contributions extend beyond international matches. He recently scored two goals against Atlanta United, bringing his total this season to 26 goals and 18 assists, leading Major League Soccer (MLS) in both categories.

Argentina’s Friendly Matches

This week, Argentina conducted two friendlies in Miami. They previously defeated Venezuela 4-0, though Messi was not in the lineup for that match. The friendly schedule provided Messi an opportunity to train with Argentina prior to Inter Miami’s season finale next week.

Inter Miami and MLS Playoff Aspirations

Currently, Inter Miami places third in the Eastern Conference standings with 62 points. They have secured a playoff spot, largely thanks to Messi’s outstanding performance throughout the season, positioning him to potentially become the first player to win back-to-back MVP awards in MLS history.

After concluding his season with Inter Miami, Messi will turn his focus to the upcoming 2026 World Cup. He aims to lead Argentina in their pursuit of back-to-back championships, further solidifying his legacy in the sport.