Messi’s 405th assist breaks Puskás record as Inter Miami thrash NYC 5–1

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Lionel Messi has once again etched his name into football’s history. In a match where Inter Miami dismantled New York City 5–1, the Argentine delivered his 405th assist, surpassing the record held by the legendary Ferenc Puskás. The team reached the MLS playoffs final for the first time, and Messi reaffirmed his place among the defining figures of today’s sporting landscape.

After the final whistle, the night took on a softer tone: Messi’s family joined him at the stadium, and his tender embrace with his mother, Celia María Cuccittini, quickly spread across social media. Moments like these often resonate as strongly as the numbers on the scoreboard—proof that in both entertainment and sport, the human side of victory can be just as compelling.

This triumph marks the 47th trophy of Messi’s career. At 38, he continues to perform at a remarkable level: this season alone he has played 48 matches, scored 43 goals, and provided 24 assists. Through all the milestones, two constants seem to remain—his devotion to family and his hunger to keep rewriting the game’s narrative.

It looks like Messi is nowhere near pressing pause, and all that’s left for fans is to watch which heights he scales next.