Lionel Messi is just 2 assists away from matching Pelé’s all-time record on Copas’s Copas. The Argentine has accumulated 8 assists so far and is looking to reach the Brazilian’s mark of 10, achieved between 1958 and 1970. With the tournament starting in a few weeks at Estados Unidos, Messi will have a maximum of 8 matches to surpass the feat.
Messi assists Trajetória
The 8 assists from the ace born in Rosário are distributed over 5 editions of Copa of Mundo. In 2006, at Alemanha, Messi provided 1 assist in the group stage. Repetiu the number on África of Sul in 2010, before being eliminated in the quarterfinals. No Brasil in 2014 also recorded 1 assist in one of his best performances. Na Rússia in 2018, completed 2 assists for his teammates. Já on Catar in 2022, peaked with 3 assists in a single edition.
Recorde of Pelé remains untouchable in some aspects
Pelé leads the historical statistics with 10 assists, all achieved between 1958 and 1970. The Brazilian also holds the record for most assists in a single edition, with 6 assists on North American soil. Messi has already surpassed Pelé in goals in Copas’s Mundo, accumulating 13 against the Brazilian’s 12. The opportunity to surpass the assists record will come against opponents like Áustria, Argélia and Jordânia in the group stage.
Lesão must not prevent participation
Inter Miami CF released a reassuring statement regarding Messi’s physical condition. Após medical examinations, the initial diagnosis indicates only overload associated with muscle fatigue in the back of the left thigh. The Argentine left the match against Philadelphia in the 72nd minute, causing concern in the team. Segundo the medical team, the time to resume physical activities will depend on clinical and functional evolution. Não there is reason to fear his participation in the defense of the world title.
Próximos challenges
Messi will be seeking his second world championship as he attempts to break one of the competition’s most historic records. Argentina breathes a sigh of relief after confirming that the star will be fit for the tournament. Group stage opponents promise multiple opportunities for Messi to try to surpass Pelé’s mark before the decisive stages of the championship.