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Lionel Messi

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Lionel
Messi

World Champion
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Olympic Medal
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Never Been Done
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Photo: Foto: Hossein Zohrevand / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Thirty-five years old, in his fifth World Cup. He finally won it.

About Lionel

In 21 seasons at Barcelona, PSG and Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has scored over 900 official goals and won eight Ballon d'Or awards, four Champions Leagues and ten La Liga titles. With Argentina he won Olympic gold in 2008, the Copa América in 2021 and 2024, and the 2022 World Cup, where he took a second Golden Ball. He retired from international football after the 2026 final.

The moments

Iconic
achievements

Olympic Medal
2008

Messi Wins Olympic Football Gold With Argentina

Argentina claimed Olympic football gold with a 1-0 win over Nigeria in the final, with Messi part of the title-winning squad.

Title
2009

Messi Heads Barcelona to Champions League Final Win

Messi headed home Barcelona's second goal in the Champions League final, sealing the win over Manchester United.

Legend
2012

Messi Ends Year on 91 Goals, a Record for the Ages

Messi closed the calendar year with 91 goals, the most ever scored in a single year and a record that redefined the standard for football.

Title
2021

Messi Wins Copa America, His First Senior Title

Messi captured the Copa América, his first senior international trophy, as Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 at the Maracanã.

World Champion
2022

Messi Wins World Cup, Takes a Record Second Golden Ball

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina defeated France on penalties to lift the World Cup, becoming the first player to claim two World Cup Golden Balls.

Legend
2023

Messi Wins Record Eighth Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi captures a record eighth Ballon d'Or, extending his hold on football's most coveted individual honor.

Title
2025

Messi Leads Inter Miami to First MLS Cup Title

Lionel Messi guided Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup with a 3-1 win over Vancouver, capping the run as back-to-back league MVP.

Legend
2026

Messi Reaches 900 Career Goals, Second Ever to Do So

Lionel Messi reached 900 official career goals, becoming just the second player to hit the milestone. The mark cements his place among football's all-time scoring leaders.

The record

  1. 2008Messi Wins Olympic Football Gold With ArgentinaOlympic Medal
  2. 2009Messi Heads Barcelona to Champions League Final WinTitle
  3. 2012Messi Ends Year on 91 Goals, a Record for the AgesLegend
  4. 2021Messi Wins Copa America, His First Senior TitleTitle
  5. 2022Messi Wins World Cup, Takes a Record Second Golden BallWorld Champion
  6. 2023Messi Wins Record Eighth Ballon d'OrLegend
  7. 2025Messi Leads Inter Miami to First MLS Cup TitleTitle
  8. 2026Messi Reaches 900 Career Goals, Second Ever to Do SoLegend