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Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by femi4: 11:34am On Nov 30, 2025
The undisputed GOAT

He's in every conversation unlike some people you ll skip if the topic is wc trophy
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Tip33: 11:34am On Nov 30, 2025
He's indeed a legend
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Flangelo12: 11:35am On Nov 30, 2025
G.O.A.T
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Sonofgod1990(m): 11:38am On Nov 30, 2025
EyeCumInPeace:
That's why he is the Assistant Goat. 🐐
Aswear

Oil dey your blokos
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by MT: 11:40am On Nov 30, 2025
EyeCumInPeace:
That's why he is the Assistant Goat. 🐐
And your main Goat doesn’t have the World Cup - the pinnacle of all football cups to show for it.

That’s why he wants to die playing ball on the pitch to see if he could win it after 40 plus.
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Juanmike(m): 11:48am On Nov 30, 2025
OGA WAKE UP
ThierryJay:
The Goat just added another trophy to his record collection. 47 and counting. We will now use Finallisima, MLS cup and World cup to round am up to 50!

What Messi is achieving with this Inter Miami team is simply outstanding. This is a team with no assembled heavyweights. The friends of Messi there are old and all retiring by end of this season.

So for Messi to carry a baggage of the old and feeble plus the young and inexperienced to multiple trophies the club has never won before in its entire existence is an incredible feat and that is why he is the greatest player of all time. Mr do and talk after.

Congratulations to him for achieving 405 assists, the highest ever in football history. That Puskas had 404 assists is even still a doubted statistic as some sources put it at 359 or so. Any way, the Goat has eclipsed all of that.

@Almiron, how's Canada bro. Make una tell ur Vancouver boys to stand down o. GOAT must carry that cup grin
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Almiron(op): 11:50am On Nov 30, 2025
Numerouno94:
Almiron where have u been? U enta Canada kun 4get ur boys. Btw, tell ur fellow Canadian boys @ Vancouver that Inter Miama has got the cup so make them just rest. grin grin

Hope u cool bro.
My brother, I've been very busy ooo...raising toddlers here ain't fun, I rarely sleep at night. Family, Work, Family, Family. How are you doing brother?
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by obonujoker(m): 11:53am On Nov 30, 2025
Kk
cr7lomo:
Who cares about assists...assist that no one kept records back in the day...as Messi fans see say Messi no fit meet up with Ronaldo goals ...them start to de upgrade assists like bebex wey de upgrade old Mercedes .... I have never seen best assists award or highest assist award, or golden assist ... no one awards assists , yet Messi fans wan de force assist ... Ronaldo has the highest assist in champions league history, but we don't care about it ... we all know klose is the highest goal scorer in world cup history, but not one even know the person with the most assists in world cup ...Yekini na Naija top scorer ...pls who be Naija top assist maker... Shearer na EPL highest ever goal scorer , who get most assist for EPL..u will have to Google it , that's if its even Accurate... Assists na same with number of tackles
I dey tell you.

Ronaldo get 2 assist records, but we know even care about that o
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Almiron(op): 11:53am On Nov 30, 2025
ThierryJay:
The Goat just added another trophy to his record collection. 47 and counting. We will now use Finallisima, MLS cup and World cup to round am up to 50!

What Messi is achieving with this Inter Miami team is simply outstanding. This is a team with no assembled heavyweights. The friends of Messi there are old and all retiring by end of this season.

So for Messi to carry a baggage of the old and feeble plus the young and inexperienced to multiple trophies the club has never won before in its entire existence is an incredible feat and that is why he is the greatest player of all time. Mr do and talk after.

Congratulations to him for achieving 405 assists, the highest ever in football history. That Puskas had 404 assists is even still a doubted statistic as some sources put it at 359 or so. Any way, the Goat has eclipsed all of that.

@Almiron, how's Canada bro. Make una tell ur Vancouver boys to stand down o. GOAT must carry that cup grin
Geez! Crazy freezing cold atm!!, kids are being problematic but doing well. Sleep is a luxury lately 😊.

I hope they don't bottle this again cos I have zero confidence in that team, Messi can't do everything alone. I hope they give their best and win this and we gonna win the world cup next year, 9th Balloon D'or in the bag.

How's your doing my bro?
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by geoworldedu: 11:53am On Nov 30, 2025
cr7lomo:
Who cares about assists...assist that no one kept records back in the day...as Messi fans see say Messi no fit meet up with Ronaldo goals ...them start to de upgrade assists like bebex wey de upgrade old Mercedes .... I have never seen best assists award or highest assist award, or golden assist ... no one awards assists , yet Messi fans wan de force assist ... Ronaldo has the highest assist in champions league history, but we don't care about it ... we all know klose is the highest goal scorer in world cup history, but not one even know the person with the most assists in world cup ...Yekini na Naija top scorer ...pls who be Naija top assist maker... Shearer na EPL highest ever goal scorer , who get most assist for EPL..u will have to Google it , that's if its even Accurate... Assists na same with number of tackles
It's like you don't understand football. Ronaldo is less prolific in goals than Messi. The reason why Ronaldo has more goals than Messi is because he started playing football before Messi. He has scored those extra goals before Messi. He is older than Messi. If they should retire at the same age eventually, Messi will have more goals than him. The case of the two of them is like saying Suarez has more goals than Mbappe, without considering how many more years Mbappe still has to play compared to Suarez.
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by nairalee(m): 11:54am On Nov 30, 2025
Jahwinaboy:
I swear, I can not forget that day. So selfish a player. Begging ref to cancel your teammates goal to award you penalty. Messi is just classic
That is just too funny. Like what do u want to use the penalty to do? To score a goal abi? So a goal has already been awarded naa. Oh oh I get now cos the glory hasn't gone to you
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Starz825(m): 12:00pm On Nov 30, 2025
CR7 sef try.......304


Imagine being ahead of iniesta and xavi wey be natural midfielders ....

CR7 no be small oo upon say him selfish with goals
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by alabo1: 12:11pm On Nov 30, 2025
Almiron:
Most assists.
Most chances created.
Most goals contributions in football history.
Most dribbles completed ever.
Most Ballon d’Ors.
Most Golden Boots.
Most Playmaker Awards.
Most MOTM awards.
Highest goals-per-game ratio.
Most trophies in football history.
Greatest individual World Cup run ever.


There’s only one man who ticks every single box and he didn’t need a PR machine, staged gym documentaries, or algorithm propaganda to convince the world.

He didn’t have to sneak into a Saudi prince’s entourage to meet Donald Trump.
He didn’t beg Piers Morgan to host a therapy session to cry about teammates.
He didn’t run from awards because he couldn’t handle someone else shining.
He just played ball and the world agreed.


The debate ended years ago, some people just refused to accept it.

And the funniest part?
He’s still going to break the all-time goals record before he retires… the desert lord is about to cope in 4K.


It’s always been Messi.
There was never a debate.
I hope this has added to your account. For ne the true GOAT is Ronaldinho. Start arguing.
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by alabo1: 12:13pm On Nov 30, 2025
nairalee:
GOAT for a reason. The funniest part is this dude isn't even desperate for awards or records. I've seen him give assists several times rather than score I've seen him give PK to teammates rather than stock his records. As a teammate, he's very much interested in making you shine
Why not fellate him at once. You guys are funny
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Cajal(m): 12:15pm On Nov 30, 2025
EyeCumInPeace:
That's why he is the Assistant Goat. 🐐
Be sincere for once

Everyone one knows God has placed Messi above all players that have existed and still existing

I no dey argue again
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Mirasteel: 12:27pm On Nov 30, 2025
EyeCumInPeace:
That's why he is the Assistant Goat. 🐐
Don't tell me that Penaldo is the main goat
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Kukutente23: 12:29pm On Nov 30, 2025
Jahwinaboy:
I swear, I can not forget that day. So selfish a player. Begging ref to cancel your teammates goal to award you penalty. Messi is just classic
What match was that
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Mirasteel: 12:30pm On Nov 30, 2025
ZUBY77:
He is not breaking records anymore. He is just rewriting football history.

Every milestone he passes becomes permanent.

Balon D'or x8 is permanent.
(Tell me who will win 9 Balon D'or in the next 500 years. Nobody is coming)

Assists now permanent.
(The closest 3 people to his assists records, Puskas, Pele, Cryff are dead and no longer playing football. Nobody is coming) .

Trophies record is permanent.
( The closest is 7 trophies behind and retired long ago. Nobody is coming)

People comparing Ronaldo to Messi are not OK.
💯
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Adakintroy: 12:34pm On Nov 30, 2025
If Ronaldo had emerge in another era there would have been a debate just as maradona Pele. But they came in same era so it was clear enough. I will never disrespect a great like Ronaldo. So it this way. Both are extremely great but nessi is the greatest.


If you disrespect Ronaldo because you trying to exalt nessi. You not a fan of football and you not a respectful person. If the guy cannot earn your respect after everything he has done. It not just hard to peace but impossible.
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Pjoe238: 12:35pm On Nov 30, 2025
The only true GOAT
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by DesChyko: 12:41pm On Nov 30, 2025
Almiron:
... he didn’t need a PR machine...
Hilarious.

What again is the purpose of this Nairaland account if not Messi PR? 🤷🏾‍♂️
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by MERCHANDISER: 12:59pm On Nov 30, 2025
Congratulations to Messi
God of football
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by shadrach77: 1:03pm On Nov 30, 2025
People who like Messi don't realise something. Even if he wins all the trophies in the world, CR7 would still remain the ultimate GOAT
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by sonofthunder: 1:05pm On Nov 30, 2025
Almiron:
Leo Messi has become the only player with the most assists in football history. 🐐

The Argentine provided the 405th assist of his career in Inter Miami's MLS Cup semifinal against New York City.

Earlier, Messi tied legendary Ferenc Puskas for the number of career assists delivered.

Here's what the list of players with the most assists looks like.

1. Lionel Messi - 405

2. Ferenc Puskas - 404

3. Pele - 369

4. Johan Cruyff - 358

5. Thomas Muller - 352

6. Luis Suarez - 317

7. Kevin De Bruyne - 316

8. Angel Di Maria - 313

9. Cristiano Ronaldo - 304

10. Luis Figo - 283

Overall, the 38-year-old has now scored 896 goals and registered 405 assists. He's also the player with the most goal contributions ever. 🐐

Source: Source
Ronaldo is selfish, yet he's number 9 on this list.
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by masui(m): 1:19pm On Nov 30, 2025
nairalee:
If Messi was DESPERATE for records and recognition by now he would have been the highest goal scorer by far too.

I can never forget the day that Ronaldo's teammate scored and he was begging referee to cancel the goal and give him a Penalty due to a foul during the buildup to the goal. That was the day I realized Ronaldo was really DESPERATE for records unlike the real GOAT who is just playing football for fun.
Funny I must say. That's selfishness at its peak.
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Lamasta(m): 1:20pm On Nov 30, 2025
He will soon break the records for most throw ins grin Congrats to him though its a big feat
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Moveittothem: 2:00pm On Nov 30, 2025
EyeCumInPeace:
That's why he is the Assistant Goat. 🐐
As someone who doesn't fan either side.

Ronaldo is the greatest player of all time.

Messi is the Best player of all time.

But if Ronaldo doesn't win the world cup, and Messi also reaches 1k goals.

Then mess would be both the Goat and the Best.
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by PDPdestroyer(m): 2:05pm On Nov 30, 2025
nairalee:
If Messi was DESPERATE for records and recognition by now he would have been the highest goal scorer by far too.

I can never forget the day that Ronaldo's teammate scored and he was begging referee to cancel the goal and give him a Penalty due to a foul during the buildup to the goal. That was the day I realized Ronaldo was really DESPERATE for records unlike the real GOAT who is just playing football for fun.
In which match did the Ronaldo incident happen? shocked
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Nobody: 2:10pm On Nov 30, 2025
nairalee:
GOAT for a reason. The funniest part is this dude isn't even desperate for awards or records. I've seen him give assists several times rather than score I've seen him give PK to teammates rather than stock his records. As a teammate, he's very much interested in making you shine
Seems that's the reason for his success. If he had been selfish perhaps he wouldn't come this far.

I watch an old video, he was about 11 then, he scored the winning goal for his team. After the match while they were resting someone called him over and hailed him for the goal, his response as an 11 years old kid would amaze you, he said, this person (calling his teammates names) gave to that person and that person gave to me and I scored.

He shared the glory. Seems that's his nature.
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by Nobody: 2:21pm On Nov 30, 2025
alabo1:
I hope this has added to your account. For ne the true GOAT is Ronaldinho. Start arguing.
Ronaldiho my goat!
Re: Lionel Messi Breaks World Record For Most Assists In Football History by ThierryJay: 2:36pm On Nov 30, 2025
Almiron:
Geez! Crazy freezing cold atm!!, kids are being problematic but doing well. Sleep is a luxury lately 😊.

I hope they don't bottle this again cos I have zero confidence in that team, Messi can't do everything alone. I hope they give their best and win this and we gonna win the world cup next year, 9th Balloon D'or in the bag.

How's your doing my bro?
Lol @ kids being problematic. Pele, I dey battle my own here too grin

Don't think Miami will bottle it this time around though. In fact I dey suspect Miami will hand out a big lesson like a 4-1 in that match just like they've been doing throughout the ko rounds.

Good to hear from you again bro.
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