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Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo's assist tally for Casemiro

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:42 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo's assist tally for Casemiro

Summary

In a notable performance, Lionel Messi provided his third assist to Casemiro during Inter Miami's recent victory over Cruz Azul. Messi achieved this in just six games, while Cristiano Ronaldo managed only two assists for Casemiro over six years at Real Madrid and Manchester United. This statistic highlights Messi's ability to enhance teammate performance significantly. The partnership between Messi and Casemiro at Inter Miami appears to be developing quickly, with the two players establishing a strong on-field connection since Casemiro's arrival after the World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Messi delivered his third assist to Casemiro during a match.
•Ronaldo only provided two assists to Casemiro in their time together.
•Inter Miami won the Campeones Cup with this performance.
•Casemiro joined Inter Miami after the World Cup.

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11:42 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi took six games to beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s assist tally for Casemiro

What they're saying

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Cristiano Ronaldo played with Casemiro for six years across two clubs, but Lionel Messi has done what the Portuguese star couldn’t in just six games. Casemiro and Ronaldo spent five years together at Real Madrid, before a very brief reunion at Manchester United.
— Yahoo Sports

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