In one of the World Cup’s greatest come-from-behind wins in recent memory, Lionel Messi leaves his stamp on the pitch as the Argentinian captain passes fellow countryman and soccer legend Diego Maradona for most assists all time in the

Messi set up Cristian Romero’s goal, which opened the account for Argentina in their Round of 16 match against Egypt on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi created FIFA World Cup history during Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt, becoming the tournament’s all-time top scorer with 21 goals and leading assist provider with nine assists.

Lionel Messi has officially become the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history with 20 goals and the all-time assist leader with 9 assists. This achievement occurred during Messi’s sixth World Cup campaign,

Lionel Messi broke a long-standing record of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona as Argentina sealed a 3-2 win over Egpyt. , Football, Times Now

Lionel Messi is one assist away from breaking the FIFA World Cup record, currently tied with Diego Maradona at eight.

Argentina were trailing Egypt 2-0 when Messi found Cristian Romero in the box, and the centre-back headed home to pull one back and begin one of the great World Cup comebacks. Messi then scored himself in the 83rd minute with a stunning volley from inside the box,

In 259 seconds, Messi assisted, ran and scored for Argentina to inspire an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt.

After providing another assist for Argentina, Lionel Messi surpassed Diego Maradona in an interesting World Cup record. Lionel Messi ’s story in soccer continues to make headlines and break records. After his assist in the match between Argentina and Cape Verde,

Lionel Messi didn’t score, but he produced three more glorious assists for Inter Miami in its 4-1 win over the New England Revolution on Saturday to move one off league assists leader Anders Dreyer of San Diego and increase his chances of ending the ...