#252Career AssistLegendary
“At 3–4 down in stoppage time of a World Cup knockout epic against France, Messi threads a low pass through a crowded box that lets Agüero score instantly, a defiant late spark that keeps Argentina alive and marks assist number 252 of his career.”
Knockout StageLast Minute
Year2018
World Cup#5
2017/18'#21
2018#765
2018 World Cup · R162018-06-30 · 17:00:00
4-3
France
Argentina
2A
In a high-pressure World Cup knockout tie, Messi drops deep as Argentina’s creative hub, threading two assists—including the flick for Agüero’s late goal—to keep his side alive against a rampant France.
Minute93'
Score
4-2→4-3
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Sergio Agüero
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