Fabrizio Romano Celebrates Lionel Messi’s Historic 60th Assist for Argentina in 6-0 Win Over Puerto Rico

Football journalist Fabrizio Romano has hailed Lionel Messi after the Argentine legend reached yet another remarkable milestone — 60 assists for Argentina, the most in international football history. The record came during Argentina’s emphatic 6-0 friendly win over Puerto Rico on October 14, 2025, where Messi, now 38 years old, delivered two masterful assists to surpass Neymar’s tally of 59.

Romano’s post on X (formerly Twitter) quickly went viral, celebrating the milestone with his trademark “Here we go!” flair: “Lionel Messi — 60 assists for Argentina. Most in international football history. Another chapter in greatness.” Fans flooded the comments with praise, calling the Argentine captain’s longevity and creativity “unmatched” and labeling him “the ultimate playmaker in world football.”

Messi’s performance on the night — despite not finding the net — was pure artistry. He orchestrated play from deep, threading impossible passes, and assisting both Julian Álvarez and Enzo Fernández in a display that reaffirmed why he remains football’s most complete player. His 9.1 match rating, confirmed by multiple analytics platforms, reflected not just the assists but his pre-assists, key passes, and movement that pulled defenses apart.

With this achievement, Messi has now recorded 114 goal contributions (54 goals and 60 assists) for Argentina, extending his dominance on the international stage where he already holds the records for most appearances (189) and most goals by a South American male player. Across his entire career, he’s now closing in on 400 official assists, a figure that may never be touched in modern football.

What makes this milestone even more remarkable is Messi’s evolution. Once famed primarily as a goalscorer, the Inter Miami forward has seamlessly transitioned into a deep-lying creator, dictating play much like a midfield maestro. Analysts noted that his vision, composure, and technical awareness remain razor-sharp — a testament to the discipline that has sustained him for over two decades at the top.

Sports outlets around the world — from ESPN to Goal — have confirmed the record, framing it as yet another layer in Messi’s ever-expanding legacy. Even rival fans acknowledged his brilliance, with one comment reading, “He doesn’t need goals anymore. He controls games like time itself.”

At 38, with his trophy cabinet overflowing and his influence undiminished, Lionel Messi continues to rewrite football’s history books — not as a man chasing numbers, but as one redefining what it means to be eternal on the pitch.

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