Lionel Messi is the last player to score a free kick for Barcelona, PSG, Inter Miami and Argentina
Lionel Messi is now tied with Luis Suarez as South America’s all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifying
David Villa: “If you give Messi the chance to play vs Andorra and Luxembourg, he would have scored 150 international goals. They are too easy to score against, with all due respect for both nations.
I watched Ecuador demolishing Portugal the other year. That’s how harder football in South America is.”
Leo Messi has found a home in Florida, a mansion worth $10.8M.
His new place is about 8km from the Inter Miami Stadium, it consists of 9 rooms, a swimming pool overlooking the sea, a gym, a spa and an Italian-style kitchen.
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Lionel Messi on potentially winning his eighth Ballon d’Or:
“[The Ballon d’Or] is a beautiful honor, but I was lucky to win everything: the Champions League, league titles, Copa America, World Cup. These are the important awards.”
(via Olga en vivo)
Lionel Messi said he was the only Argentina World Cup winning player who didn’t receive recognition from his club.
Lionel Messi, record 44 career trophies. A win with Inter Miami in the U.S Open Cup final brings him to 45 trophies.
Argentina:
1 World Cup
1 Copa America
1 Finalissima
1 U20 World Cup
1 Olympic Gold
Barcelona:
10 La Liga
7 Copa del Rey
8 Supercopa
4 UEFA Champions League
3 Club World Cups
3 UEFA Super Cups
PSG:
2 Ligue 1
1 Trophé des Champions
Inter Miami:
1 Leagues Cup
Inter-Miami with Leo Messi:
12 matches
8 wins
4 draws
0 defeat
34 goals scored
Won League Cup (First trophy in Club’s history)
Inter-Miami without Leo Messi:
4 matches
1 win
1 draw
2 defeats
10 goals scored
Lost a final (US Open Cup)
Even at 36 years old, Lionel Messi is making the difference for club and country.
No Messi, no party for Inter Miami
David Beckham: “When Messi started training with Inter Miami. I came to training at 7am every week for 5 weeks just to watch him.”
Lionel Messi was nominated for MLS MVP and MLS Newcomer of the Year awards
Messi has only played 247 minutes and recorded one goal and two assists in league play.
Both Thiago and Mateo Messi were given the No. 10 in their respective academy teams like their father
Lionel Messi’s 2022/23 campaign:
Highest rated player in Europe’s top 5 leagues (8.28)
Highest rated player at the 2022 World Cup (8.25)
Most WS POTM awards (16)
World Cup winner
28 goals
23 assists
The Argentine has won the 2023 Ballon d’Or, per reports