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MLS clubs can win several officially recognized trophies every year, with the two most important within the league being the MLS Cup, awarded to the winner of the MLS Cup playoffs, and the Supporters’ Shield, which Miami won in 2024 as the best regular-season club.
Lionel Messi remains one of the most influential figures in world football, continuing to shape the sport’s trajectory both on and off the
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
Overall, the 38-year-old has now scored 896 goals and registered 405 assists. He's also the player with the most goal contributions ever.
Yamal and Estêvão both have some way to go to match Messi’s early career heights. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, whose first 100 appearances were also made for Barça, scored a ludicrous 41 goals and managed 14 assists, as well as scooping five club trophies. His silverware haul included La Liga and the Champions League.
Lionel Messi confirms Hyderabad stop on GOAT Tour India 2025! Tour hits Kolkata Dec 13, Hyderabad same eve at 7PM, Mumbai 14, Delhi 15. Suarez, De Paul join. Tickets live now on District.
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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappé: Which football standout has biggest net worth?
Football's biggest stars are earning fortunes in 2025. Cristiano Ronaldo leads with over a billion dollars, boosted by a Saudi deal. Lionel Messi continues to earn well in MLS with endorsements. Kylian Mbappé's potential Saudi offer could break records.
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.”