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Messi edges Ronaldo on goals and assists record

Lionel Messi ties with Cristiano Ronaldo on most goals and assists record but edged the Portugal legend by hitting the milestone in fewer games.

Lionel Messi pulled a perfect performance against Bolivia to hit multiple records.

Lionel Messi was at his blistering best during Argentina’s CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier against Bolivia. He contributed five goals in the 6-0 triumph.

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In Tuesday’s CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match, world champion Argentina easily defeated Bolivia 6-0, led by Lionel Messi’s historic hat trick.

As Lionel Scaloni’s team dominated, the 37-year-old clearly had a normal in the office with three precise finishes, two assists, and some of his signature inventiveness throughout the match.

With his hat-trick, Messi surpassed legendary striker Ali Daei, who had 110 goals and 189 appearances throughout his career (and counting).

Messi tied with Ronaldo and edged his rival on one perspective.

With this one, Messi tied Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible record for the most international hat-tricks. Messi and Ronaldo now have ten hat-tricks apiece, followed by Ali Daei of Iran with nine.

Not only that, but the former Barcelona and PSG striker surpassed Ronaldo, as the Argentinian needed fewer games to tie his rival’s 169 goals and assists combined.

In details, Messi needed only 188 games to equal Ronaldo’s record of 169 goals and assists (Ronaldo created this record after 216 matches). To put this more simple, Messi is the player with best goals and assists record of the 21st century

Most goals and assists list of 21st century

1. Lionel Messi – 169 in 188 games
2. Cristiano Ronaldo – 169 in 216 games
3. Neymar – 138 in 128 games
4. Robert Lewandowski – 117 in 155 games
5. Luis Suarez – 108 in 143 games