Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup as title holder, Argentina lost against Puerto Rico on Tuesday evening (0-6) during a friendly match held in the United States. Lionel Messi, who did not participate in his selection's first match against Venezuela (1-0 victory), was back with his team in Olympic form.
The Argentinian effectively remained on 2 goals and 4 assists in two MLS matches. And logic was therefore respected during this opposition between the 2022 world champions and the 157th world nation in the FIFA rankings. While Lautaro Martinez and Alexis Mac Allister both scored a double, Messi took the opportunity to further establish his legend on a global scale.
Messi overtakes Neymar
With his two offerings to Gonzalo Montiel (23rd) and Lautaro Martinez (84th), “la Pulga” sent here his 59th and 60 assists with the Albiceleste. It's simple, no one else does better on the planet with their selection. Not even Neymar with Brazil (59). A record reached at the age of 38 during his 194th selection, which brings his total assists to 398, all clubs and competitions combined.
