Lionel Messi ties world record for international assists with key play in Argentina's win over Peru

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Lionel Messi provided a match-winning assist to Lautaro Martinez in Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Peru, marking his 58th international assist. This ties him with Landon Donovan for the most assists in international football. Argentina remains at the top of the CONMEBOL standings with 25 points from 12 matches, five points ahead of Uruguay. Martinez's goal also equaled Diego Maradona's record of 32 international goals. Cristiano Ronaldo trails with 45 assists in his career but leads in international goals with 135. Messi's former teammate Neymar follows closely with 57 assists for Brazil.


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