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Messi Breaks All-Time Assist Record After Helping Argentina to 1-0 Win Over Peru
Lionel Messi, the legendary captain of Argentina, reached another remarkable milestone in his illustrious career during his team’s 1-0 victory over Peru in a CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night.
The match, held at the iconic Estadio Alberto José Armando in Buenos Aires, saw Messi play a crucial role in the win by providing a perfectly timed assist to Lautaro Martinez, whose 55th-minute goal secured the three points for Argentina.
This assist further solidified Messi’s legacy, as he now shares the record for the most international assists in football history, with an impressive 58 assists.
He is now tied with Landon Donovan, the American football icon, who also boasts 58 assists in his international career.
As Argentina wrapped up their successful 2024 campaign on a high note, the win against Peru not only marked a significant moment for Messi but also showed the team’s continued dominance in international football.
The 37-year-old forward’s performance continues to captivate fans worldwide, despite being in the later stages of his career.
The question remains whether Messi will suit up for Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the forward has not yet confirmed his participation.
However, given his drive and determination, many believe he could still make a significant impact on the global stage.
Messi’s career, which began at Barcelona before his move to Paris Saint-Germain and now to Inter Miami, has been filled with extraordinary achievements.
With over 45 major trophies under his belt, including multiple Ballon d’Or awards, he stands as the most decorated player in football history.
Bukayo Saka believes Arsenal have what it takes to go all the way in the Champions League this season.
The winger shared his thoughts after helping the Gunners secure a big win over Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarter-final clash on Wednesday night.
Although he missed a penalty, Saka made up for it by netting Arsenal’s first goal in the second half. Gabriel Martinelli followed up with another, sealing a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.
With a 3-0 win from the first leg at the Emirates, Arsenal cruised into the semi-finals with a dominant 5-1 aggregate score.
Next up, Mikel Arteta’s side will battle it out with Paris Saint-Germain for a spot in the final.
Speaking after the game, Saka said, “We’ve shown we can go toe-to-toe with top teams anywhere. I truly believe we can lift the trophy this year.”
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has praised Arsenal’s young talent Myles Lewis-Skelly after his standout performance in their 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg.
The 18-year-old played the full match at the Bernabeu, helping Arsenal secure a historic victory with goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Speaking on TNT Sports, Ferdinand was full of admiration for the teenager’s composure.
“Wait, Lewis-Skelly is really just 18?” he asked, clearly impressed. “He looks so calm and confident both on and off the ball.”
Ferdinand added that even before the match, Lewis-Skelly appeared relaxed and composed while taking a call, calling him a “special” player.
The young midfielder will now be hoping to keep up his strong form when Arsenal take on Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has pointed out what he sees as a big edge Paris Saint-Germain have over Arsenal in their upcoming Champions League semi-final clash.
Both teams secured their spots in the last four after PSG saw off Aston Villa and Arsenal pulled off a huge win against Real Madrid.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Cole praised Arsenal’s performance and the progress under Mikel Arteta, saying the club is in a great place despite falling out of the Premier League title race.
He noted that Arsenal have already faced PSG earlier in the competition, which helps reduce the element of surprise. However, he believes the real game-changer is that the second leg will be played in Paris.
With the away goals rule no longer in play, Cole thinks hosting the second leg gives PSG a significant advantage.
Still, he gave Arsenal full credit for their display at the Bernabeu, calling it a brilliant achievement.
The first leg will be held at the Emirates later this month, with the return match scheduled for May in Paris.
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