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VUEkNpfr1lgV Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe share their takeaways from Manchester City's dominant display at the Etihad in a 3-0 win over Liverpool in Matchweek 11. Lionel Messi now has two Copa America titles and a World Cup from his time with Argentina, ending any criticism of his once-trophy-challenged national team tenure and bolstering his arguably-unrivaled career as a footballer.Messi's won two major competitions in addition to the Olympics, and he's won trophies in La Liga, Ligue 1, and Major League Soccer as well as the UEFA Champions League and Leagues Cup.LATEST — Lionel Messi’s schedule, stats with Inter MiamiMessi is a a man who broke nearly every record within reason and even some that seemed irrational but still lived in the shadow of Maradona -- despite El Pibe's objections at times. His home nation both celebrated and piled pressure on "The Atomic Ant" for years because he left Argentina for Barcelona at a young age and did not collect trophies for the national teamHere's a list of some of World Cup champion Lionel Messi's most notable honors.How many career goals and assists does Lionel Messi have for Barcelona, Argentina, PSG, Inter Miami?(As of November 19, 2026)Lionel Messi has amassed over 1,000 goal contributions for his clubs, scoring 786 goals and adding 377 assists in 960 matches.Messi's Barcelona stats: 778 matches, 672 goals, 303 assistsMessi's PSG stats: 75 matches, 32 goals, 35 assistsMessi's Inter Miami stats; 87 games, 77 goals, 42 assistsMessi's Argentina stats: 196 caps, 115 goals, 64 assistsLionel Messi’s most notable career honors from a glittering two decadesWorld Cup champion: Argentina, 20222x Copa America champion: Argentina, 2021 & 2024Olympic champion: Argentina, 2008Most goals for Argentina: 119Most caps for Argentina: 196World Cup Golden Ball: Argentina, 2014, 2022Copa America Best Player: Argentina, 2015, 2021World's Best Men's Player of the Decade: 2011-2020Youngest player to score in a World Cup matchMost World Cup Man of the Match Awards: 11Most World Cup appearances as captain: 19Most Ballons d'Or In history: 8 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023)Most World Cup Player of the Match awards: 10 (2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)European Golden Shoe winner: 6 (2010, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019)10x La Liga winner: Barcelona4x UEFA Champions League winner: Barcelona2x Ligue 1 winner: Paris Saint-Germain (2021-22, 2022-23)Supporters' Shield winner: Inter Miami 2024MLS Golden Boot: 2025MLS Most Valuable Player: 2024Second-most Champions League goals: 129Most goals in La Liga history: 474Seventeen-consecutive FIFA World Best XI awards: 2007-2023Career goals, club: 786Career assists, club: 377Career goals, country: 119Career assists, country: 64 Follow @NicholasMendola
Former Argentina full-back Pablo Zabaleta has opened the door to a fascinating episode from Lionel Messi’s early years, one that many football fans may have heard whispers about, but rarely in such
José Pékerman, the former coach who shaped generations of Argentine footballers, still commands enormous respect within the sport. He is also the man who opened the door for a young Lionel Messi to make his debut with the Argentina national team.
Lionel Messi scored one goal and laid on another for Lautaro Martinez as Argentina defeated Angola 2-0 in a friendly in Luanda on Friday that marked 50 years of the independence for the hosts.
The former Argentine national team coach, José Pékerman, revealed one of football's best-kept secrets: the strategy he used to ensure that Lionel Messi wore the Albiceleste jersey and not Spain's.
Iconic Indian football duo of IM Vijayan and Jo Paul Ancheri shared their views on Kerala’s Messi saga, the need for football development and some nostalgic moments.
LIONEL MESSI paid an emotional tribute to a man who had a huge impact on his stellar career. Messi, 38, is arguably the greatest footballer of all time. His 45 trophies for club and country
Lionel Messi sent a very emotional message following the passing of a person who had been a very important part of the Argentina national team for many years.
Lionel Messi wrote, “You were always present, and you were the person who paved the way for the AFA to spot me. A huge human being, impossible to forget for all of us who had the privilege of passing through the National Team. Your imprint stays forever. We will never forget you, Omar. May you rest in peace.”