Messi wins 45th title in his career and breaks his own world record
The victory in the 2024 Copa America final was the 45th title in the professional career of Argentina national team captain Lionel Messi, a Lenta.ru correspondent reports.
The forward has broken his own world record for the number of trophies won. His closest pursuer is Brazilian Dani Alves, who retired with 43 titles.
The Copa America final took place on the night of Monday, July 15. Argentina played Colombia and won 1-0 thanks to Lautaro Martinez’s goal in overtime. Messi started the game and was replaced in the 66th minute due to injury.
Messi, together with the Argentina national team, won two America’s Cups, a World Cup, the Olympics, and the Finalissima, a tournament consisting of one match between the winners of the Euro and America’s Cup. The Argentine striker won the rest of his trophies at club level.
Source: Lenta
Kingston is an accomplished author and journalist, known for his in-depth and engaging writing on sports. He currently works as a writer at 247 News Agency, where he has established himself as a respected voice in the sports industry.
