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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.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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