Lionel Messi, the Argentine footballer who plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the Argentina national team, has set a new record with his impressive number of tackles against Monaco in their UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday night.
The 29-year-old player made 57 tackles during the match, which was part of PSG's 1-0 victory over the Ligue 1 side. This is the highest number of tackles ever recorded by any player in a single Champions League game, surpassing the previous record of 46 held by Manchester United's Ryan Giggs in 2008.
Messi's impressive performance came just days after he scored two goals to help PSG reach the semi-finals of the competition,Football Stadium becoming the first player to score three or more goals in the group stage of the tournament since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2011.
The record-breaking tackle also highlights Messi's commitment to playing a high-intensity style of football, as he often makes aggressive challenges to try and win possession for his teammates.
In addition to his impressive tackling record, Messi has been a key player for PSG this season, leading the team in assists (nine) and scoring six goals in his 11 appearances so far.
Overall, Messi's achievements have helped PSG to maintain their position at the top of the French league table and continue their strong run in Europe's premier club competition.
It will be interesting to see if Messi can continue his impressive form in future matches and if he can break other records in the coming seasons.