Messi surpasses Pele with record-breaking fifth assist in World Cup knockout tie

Lionel Messi became the player with the most assists on record in World Cup knockout matches on Friday, surpassing Pele when he teed up Nahuel Molina’s goal against the Netherlands. Messi produced a trademark assist as Argentina hit the front 35 minutes into their quarter-final clash with the Oranje, slipping a fine reverse ball behind […] The post Messi surpasses Pele with record-breaking fifth assist in World Cup knockout tie appeared first on Soccer News.