Lionel Messi broke the international assist record as Argentina thrashed Puerto Rico 6-0 in a friendly match held at Chase Stadium, home of Messi’s MLS club Inter Miami.

Messi assisted two goals, bringing his total to 60 international assists and surpassing Neymar’s previous record of 59. He played the full match and orchestrated Argentina’s dominant performance.

Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a header. Messi then delivered a precise through ball to Gonzalo Montiel, who netted Argentina’s second goal in the 23rd minute. Mac Allister added another in the 36th minute, giving Argentina a 3-0 lead at halftime.

Puerto Rico’s Steven Echevarria scored an own goal in the 64th minute, extending Argentina’s lead to 4-0. Lautaro Martinez, who entered in the 63rd min

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