Lionel Messi’s illustrious football career has just reached a monumental milestone, making him the most decorated player in the history of the sport.
According to The Sun, Messi’s latest Copa America victory has propelled him past Dani Alves, setting a new benchmark with 45 career trophies. This includes major titles like the FIFA U-20 World Cup, Olympic gold, and multiple club-level championships.
Messi’s achievement is not just about the number of trophies but also the consistent level of excellence he has maintained over two decades.
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Messi’s journey to becoming the most decorated player began with his debut for FC Barcelona in the 2004-05 season.
Winning 34 trophies with Barcelona, he dominated La Liga with ten titles and conquered Europe with four Champions League victories.
After leaving Barcelona, Messi continued his winning streak: At Paris Saint-Germain, he added three Ligue 1 titles and a Trophée des Champions to his collection.
His move to Inter Miami in the United States saw him lift the Leagues Cup, further cementing his legacy.
Lionel Messi lost 3 consecutive finals with Argentina:
❌ 2014 World Cup
❌ 2015 Copa America
❌ 2016 Copa AmericaAnd now he’s won 4 in a row
✅ 2021 Copa America
✅ 2022 Finalissima
✅ 2022 World Cup
✅ 2024 Copa AmericaGreatest comeback story of all time. pic.twitter.com/vdXYPgf2GJ
— FootballFunnys (@FootballFunnnys) July 15, 2024
Messi’s international career, initially overshadowed by near misses, took a turn in 2021 when he won the Copa America.
This victory broke his long-standing trophy drought with Argentina’s senior team.
He followed this with a FIFA World Cup win in 2022 and another Copa America title in 2024, bringing his total to six national team trophies.
