MESSI BREAKS ASSIST RECORD

At 38, Lionel Messi has just carved out another slice of immortality.

In Inter Miami CF’s commanding 5–1 win over New York City FC in the MLS Cup semifinals, Messi delivered a masterful assist to Mateo Silvetti.

But it wasn’t just another assist; it was the 405th assist of his career, a tally that moves him past legendary Ferenc Puskás (404) and cements him as the sole all-time leader in assists.

That achievement comes alongside an awe-inspiring 896 career goals, making Messi the player with the most total goal contributions ever recorded in football history.

Here’s how the top of the all-time assist chart now looks:

Messi: 405

Puskás: 404

Pelé: 369

Johan Cruyff: 358

Thomas Müller: 352

Even at an age when most stars are winding down, Messi shows no signs of slowing. His creativity, vision and precision remain unmatched. With 405 assists and counting, he’s not just chasing history, he’s rewriting it.

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