Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer of all time. The 8-time Ballon d’Or winner left Europe in 2023 right after winning the FIFA World Cup 2022. He currently playing at Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami. The Argentine playmaker continues to deliver for both his club and country. He recently won the Copa America 2024 for the La Albiceleste beating Colombia in the final.
The Argentina captain will not be featured in the 2026 World Cup. The 37-year-old might retire after the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Lionel Scaloni’s side faced Peru on Tuesday, and they kept their top position after winning the match 1-0 with Lautaro Martinez doing the wonders in the 55th minute of the game. Messi assisted the Inter Milan striker for the winning goal. After this Leo created another record.
Lionel Messi equalled United States great Landon Donovan’s record for most assists in international football as Argentina defeated Peru 1-0 on Wednesday, moving closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification. Argentina finished the year on a positive note, as the next round of qualifiers will begin in March of next year. The Argentine captain sent the ball through a congested Peruvian backline to an awaiting Martinez.
Lionel Messi is the greatest football mind on the international stage
Lionel Messi’s 58th assist in international football brought him level with Donovan’s total. Martinez also equalled the famous Diego Maradona’s record of 32 goals for Argentina. Martinez has proven to be a significant threat in front of goal alongside Messi for Argentina in 2024. He scored Argentina’s only goal in the Copa América final earlier this year. Argentina’s eighth win from 12 games leaves them on 25 points at the top of the table.
Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman announced on Wednesday (November 20, 2024) that the Argentina football team, led by famed star Lionel Messi, will visit Kerala for an international match next year (2025). Addressing a press conference here, the Minister indicated that the match would be run entirely under the supervision of the State government. Previously Lionel Messi came to Kolkata back in 2011 playing a friendly against Venezuela.
