Lionel Messi sets impressive record, Argentina wins 6 goals

(Dan Tri) - Lionel Messi shone when he contributed two assists in Argentina's 6-0 victory over Puerto Rico. Thanks to that, El Pulga entered world football history.

A few days after a 1-0 win over Venezuela in Florida (USA), the Argentina team entered the second friendly match of the FIFA Days series (national team gatherings according to FIFA's calendar) in October against Puerto Rico at Chase Stadium of Inter Miami Club.

Messi scored two assists for Argentina. He set a record as the player with the most assists in the national team (Photo: Getty).

Messi returned to the Argentina squad for this match. And the 38-year-old star played brilliantly on the familiar turf at Chase Stadium. Messi contributed two assists, helping Argentina to a 6-0 win over Puerto Rico.

Thanks to that, El Pulga has entered the history of world football with the most assists for the national team with 60 times. The old record belonged to Neymar with 59 assists for the Brazilian team.

Going into this match, coach Lionel Scaloni arranged Messi to play in the starting lineup. Meanwhile, many bright faces on the attack line such as Lautaro Martinez or Julian Alvarez were on the bench.

Despite not having the strongest squad, Argentina still easily overwhelmed Puerto Rico. It only took them 14 minutes to score. After Messi hit the crossbar, the ball bounced to Nicolas Gonzalez. This player volleyed and Mac Allister headed the ball into the Puerto Rico net.

In the 21st minute, Messi showed his class with an assist that tore through Puerto Rico's defense for Gonzalo Montiel to volley into the net, raising the score to 2-0 for Argentina.

Argentina won 6-0 against Puerto Rico (Photo: Getty).

Not stopping there, in the 36th minute, Argentina scored the third goal thanks to Mac Allister after finishing in a favorable position in the penalty area.

In the second half, coach Scaloni sent a series of substitute players onto the field such as Lautaro Rivero, Anibal Moreno, Nico Paz and Walter Benitez. Despite the team's disarray, Argentina still maintained tremendous pressure.

In the 58th minute, Puerto Rico defender Steven Echevarria clumsily kicked the ball into his own net, increasing the score to 4-0 for Argentina. In the second half, Lautaro Martinez was brought on the field.

The Inter Milan striker quickly proved his worth when he scored twice in 5 minutes (79 and 84) to help Argentina seal a 6-0 victory. Messi was the one who assisted Lautaro to score the 6th goal for La Albiceleste.

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