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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.
Former footballer Thierry Henry has shared his thoughts on Arsenal’s match following their loss to Atlético Madrid on October 13.
Speaking during a brief interview on CBS Sports, Henry criticised the practice of players or coaches expressing certain opinions through the media instead of addressing issues directly within the dressing room.
“I’m not a coach anymore, but I always say, whoever speaks like that, out. Keep that in the dressing room, it’s as simple as that,” Henry said on CBS Sports.
“That is the only way it can work. You have to say those things to a person’s face… going through the press, I am not really a fan of that.”
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has shared his thoughts on the 2026 Ballon d’Or award, revealing that he hopes the winner will come from his team.
The manager spoke about how hard his players have worked and expressed his belief that they deserve the recognition.
“What I hope is that we win this trophy. We have players who deserve it.”
“Last year, we were the best team. We showed that it wasn’t just Ousmane Dembélé who deserved it.”
French football pundit Walid Acherchour has named Lamine Yamal as his pick to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, sparking reactions among football fans.
Acherchour’s choice came as a surprise to some fans, who expected him to support fellow Frenchman Kylian Mbappé instead.
Speaking about his prediction, Acherchour expressed confidence in Yamal’s chances of winning the prestigious individual award.
“For me, Lamine Yamal, he is going to get it [2026 Ballon d’Or]. For me, there’s no doubt anymore,” Acherchour said, as quoted by Actu Foot. That start to the season shows that in fact, he was injured during the World Cup. He was the best player in La Liga, and he won the World Cup.
“Even if, for me, in fact, he doesn’t have the Ballon d’Or unanimously because his World Cup was average, even being average, he won it with Spain. He won La Liga with Barça.”
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