Lionel Messi has hit a Ligue 1 record only two players have before
Lionel Messi is 35-years-old, but it isn't stopping him from continuing to break records in his ever-decorated career.
The Argentinian's contract at PSG may be running out this summer, but he still isn't showing signs of slowing down in his later years.
Messi provided the assist for Mbappe's second goal against Angers SCO on Friday night as PSG went on to win the game 2-1 and strengthen their lead atop the Ligue 1 table.
That assist brought his season tally to 15 assists, added to his 15 goals he has bagged in the league this season as well, as he has continued his good form from the World Cup into his club form.
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OptaJean pointed highlighted on Twitter that Messi joined the other two players since the 2006-07 season to record 15 or more goals and 15 or more assists in a single season.
The other two players were none other than Eden Hazard in the 2011/12 season (20 goals and 16 assists) and Kylian Mbappe, who hit the record last season (28 goals and 17 assists).
Lionel Messi may have had a difficult first season in Ligue 1, only managing six goals and 15 assists in his first season out of La Liga and not with boyhood club Barcelona.
It is clear that he has now adapted, as he has emphatically broken last season's numbers with six games left to play.
Messi's future is still up in the air though, with rumours of a return to Barcelona heating up as the summer window approaches, as PSG's early exits in the Champions League in the last two seasons are sure to be a factor for the Rosario-born attacker.
Having won the World Cup barely four months ago, Messi will be looking for the perfect way to close out one of the most impressive and decorated careers of all time.
Topics: Lionel Messi, Ligue 1, PSG
Joshua Nair