Messi wins his 48th career title - Photo: REUTERS
Entering the MLS Cup final, Messi was closely marked by Vancouver, who assigned at least two players to monitor him in every play. Despite this, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner still managed to shine brightly with two assists, playing a crucial role in Inter Miami's victory.
For Messi personally, the recently won MLS Cup is his third official title with Inter Miami, following the 2024 Supporters' Shield and the 2023 League Cup. This demonstrates that the influence and greatness of the 38-year-old superstar remain intact even in the twilight of his career.
Before Messi arrived in the US, Inter Miami was just a mid-table team with no significant presence in the MLS. Things changed after Messi joined Inter Miami; David Beckham's team achieved consistent success and became the MLS Cup champions in 2025.
After compiling the statistics, ESPN reported that Lionel Messi is the player with the most titles in football history. The Argentine superstar has transcended the boundaries of football, occupying a prominent position on ESPN's list of the greatest athletes of the 21st century.
The reality is that whether at club or national team level, the 38-year-old striker has always left a remarkable mark. The statistics on titles he has won speak volumes about the immense influence of this Argentine superstar.
At his peak at Barca, Messi helped the Catalan team win 10 La Liga titles, 7 Copa del Rey titles, and most notably, 4 Champions League titles… After moving to PSG, Messi contributed 2 Ligue 1 titles and 1 French Super Cup.
As for the national team, Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, has won two Copa America titles and the Finalissima Cup. Most notably, they won the 2022 World Cup , where Messi showcased his best qualities.
When it comes to individual accolades, Messi seems unbeatable in this area with 8 European Golden Balls, 6 Golden Boots, and 8 FIFA The Best awards. Messi has also broken numerous other individual records, most notably the record of scoring 91 goals in a calendar year (2012).
In the final stages of his career, the Argentinian superstar seems to have left his great rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, far behind. The Portuguese legend is struggling to find new titles with Al Nassr.
Despite his brilliant form, Lionel Messi has not officially confirmed whether he will represent Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, fearing he would become a burden to his teammates. He will make a decision on whether or not to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the near future.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/su-vi-dai-cua-messi-qua-nhung-con-so-20251207134516242.htm
