Messi Breaks Maradona’s World Cup Assist Record in Dramatic Comeback

Lionel Messi etched his name in World Cup history by claiming his ninth tournament assist and surpassing Diego Maradona’s all-time mark. Facing a 2-0 deficit against Egypt late in the Round of 16, Messi delivered a pinpoint cross for Cristian Romero’s header before scoring the equaliser himself minutes later. Despite missing an earlier spot-kick, the Argentine captain inspired Enzo Fernández’s stoppage-time winner to seal a 3-2 victory and keep Argentina’s title defence alive.

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