Messi's new record: he became the top assist provider at the national team level in history

Lionel Messi continues to write golden pages in the history of soccer. In the 6-0 victory of Argentina over Puerto Rico, the captain provided two assists that allowed him to reach 60 assists with the national team jersey, becoming the all-time top assist provider at the national team level.

With this new milestone, Messi surpassed Neymar (Brazil) and Landon Donovan (United States), both with 58 assists, and further expanded a career that already combines records of all kinds. Behind them are icons from other eras such as Sándor Kocsis (51) and Ferenc Puskás (50), confirming the magnitude of the achievement by the Rosario native.

Within the Albiceleste universe, the difference is also overwhelming: the second top assist provider in Argentine history is Ángel Di María, with 28, followed by Diego Maradona, with 26. Further behind are Ariel Ortega (21), Juan Román Riquelme (17), Sergio "Kun" Agüero and Giovani Lo Celso (15), as well as Claudio López, Carlos Tevez, and Juan Sebastián Verón, all with 12.

Throughout his journey with the national team, Messi has been the ideal partner for several goal scorers. Gonzalo Higuaín and Kun are the main beneficiaries, with nine goals each after his assists. They are followed by Fideo, Lautaro Martínez (8), and Carlos Tevez (4).

There are also repeated victims of his vision on the field: Venezuela (6 assists), Paraguay (5), and Bolivia (4) are the teams most punished by the Rosario native's pinpoint passes.

At 38 years old, Messi continues to demonstrate that his talent transcends goals. His ability to create, assist, and improve those around him keeps him at the top of world soccer and reaffirms him as one of the most complete players in history.