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Lionel Messi Breaks Barriers Again With a Record That Seems Impossible to Match
A goal, a backheel assist, and a historic record. Lionel Messi once again stole the spotlight in MLS with Inter Miami, proving he continues to write impossible chapters in football history.
Messi shines against LA Galaxy
Over the weekend, Inter Miami defeated LA Galaxy 3-1 in a match where Lionel Messi was the central figure. The Argentine scored a goal and delivered a stunning backheel assist that not only dazzled fans but also secured his place in a record that looks untouchable for any other player.
A unique record in football history
That assist made Messi the only player in football history to be both the all-time top scorer and top assist provider for three different teams. He achieved it with Barcelona, the Argentina national team, and now also with Inter Miami. No other player has dominated in such fashion across both club and country, underlining once again the incomparable scope of his legacy.
The numbers that built the legend
With Barcelona, where he played between 2004 and 2021, Messi reached staggering figures: 672 goals and 269 assists in 778 official matches. He was the driving force behind one of the club’s most glorious eras, conquering Champions Leagues, LaLigas, and leaving an indelible mark at the Camp Nou.
With the Argentina national team, his impact has been just as absolute. Since 2005, the Rosario-born star has tallied 112 goals and 58 assists, becoming the Albiceleste’s all-time leader. World Cup champion in Qatar 2022 and Copa América winner in 2021, his role with Argentina cemented him as a true national idol.
Finally, with Inter Miami, where he arrived in 2023, Messi has already recorded 59 goals and 28 assists, transforming a modest club into a competitive and global powerhouse in MLS. In a short span, his influence has changed the face of football in the United States.
A record that may never be repeated
What Lionel Messi has achieved is so extraordinary that it seems impossible to see again. Reaching this level of consistency as both scorer and playmaker in three different teams, across such different contexts, is a milestone likely to remain unique in history. Messi’s quality is simply off the charts, and for something like this to happen again, many, many years will have to pass.
