Lionel Messi Breaks Diego Maradona’s World Cup Assist Record vs Egypt

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Lionel Messi Breaks Diego Maradona’s World Cup Assist Record vs Egypt

Messi set up Cristian Romero during Argentina’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Egypt in Atlanta, registering his ninth assist at the tournament. The delivery moved him past Maradona for the most World Cup assists by an Argentine player. Argentina advanced 3-2, with Messi adding another record to his historic tournament resume on Tuesday night.

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Egypt raced into a 2-0 lead before Argentina's fighting spirit took over. Cristian Romero headed one back, then Lionel Messi leveled at 2-2 to spark wild celebrations at Atlanta Stadium. Enzo then fired the winner to seal a stunning 3-2 comeback, sending the defending champions into the quarter-finals against Switzerland or Colombia.

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Celeste Amarilla Admits Deleted Kylian Mbappe Remarks Were Racist, Refuses Apology

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Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez Lead Argentina XI vs Egypt

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Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez Lead Argentina XI vs Egypt

Argentina’s XI against Egypt is Martínez; Molina, Romero, Martínez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Paredes, Fernández; Messi and Alvarez in a 4-4-2. Messi captains from the front line, with Alvarez beside him, while Paredes returns to midfield as Argentina set up for the World Cup Round of 16 clash tonight. Argentina barely survived Cape Verde in the last round.

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