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In the World Cup Round of 16 match on July 8, 39-year-old Lionel Messi scored one goal and provided one assist, leading Argentina to a 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt. This performance set a new record for the oldest player to both score and assist in a single World Cup knockout match, surpassing his own previous record set four years ago in Argentina's match against Croatia, when he was 35 years and 172 days old. The news was reported by Hupu Soccer, citing source X, and highlights Messi's enduring performance at an advanced age in international football.
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Hupu Football News — July 8th
In the World Cup Round of 16, Lionel Messi scored one goal and provided one assist, leading Argentina to a 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt.
At 39 years old, Messi set the record for the oldest player to both score and assist in a single knockout stage match. He surpassed the previous record, which he himself set four years ago in the World Cup match between Argentina and Croatia, when he was 35 years and 172 days old.
Source: X
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