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Lionel Messi has today become the first player to record 10 assists at the World Cup since 1966 — interestingly, each of his 10 assists has been to a different teammate:
🅰️ Messi ➡️ ⚽️ Hernán Crespo
🅰️ Messi ➡️ ⚽️ Carlos Tévez
🅰️ Messi ➡️ ⚽️ Ángel Di… pic.twitter.com/RIGPwJip3T
After extra time
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Lionel Messi secures next World Cup record
With his appearance in the World Cup quarterfinals against Switzerland, the Argentine superstar sets a unique record.
Lionel Messi is currently the all-time top goal scorer at World Cups with 21 goals.
Against Switzerland, Argentina's superstar also makes his 32nd World Cup appearance, further extending his record.
Against the Swiss, the 39-year-old also set a unique record. Messi is the first player to have 15 appearances in the knockout phase of a World Cup. He surpasses Miroslav Klose, who recorded 14 matches.
Furthermore, with his assist for the 1-0 goal against Switzerland, Messi now has ten World Cup assists. Notably: Each of his ten assists went to a different teammate.
