The One Trophy Missing From Lionel Messi’s Legendary Collection

• Lionel Messi, the Argentinian superstar, has won a total of 45 trophies during his illustrious football career
• The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner led Argentina to another Copa America triumph, adding yet another laurel to his trophy cabinet
• However, despite amassing numerous titles, the 2022 World Cup winner has yet to win one particular trophy

Lionel Messi added another laurel to his trophy cabinet, guiding Argentina to the 2024 Copa America triumph. Lautaro Martinez netted the tournament winner in the 112th minute, securing Argentina's 1-0 victory over Colombia and their second consecutive Copa America title.

After a goalless 90 minutes and a gruelling extra-time battle, the Inter Milan star once again demonstrated his prowess, shining throughout the past month and marking back-to-back titles for Argentina with a World Cup triumph in between.

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According to talkSPORT, the 2024 Copa America marks the 45th trophy Messi has lifted in his illustrious senior career.

He has won five trophies with Argentina, including the 2008 Summer Olympics, and has captained the Albiceleste to victory in three consecutive major tournaments during his twilight years.

Messi's collection of trophies

Until 2021, Messi spent his entire professional career with Barcelona, accumulating a club-record 34 trophies, which included ten La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey titles and four UEFA Champions League titles.

At Paris Saint-Germain, he won two Ligue 1 titles and the Trophée des Champions. On the international stage, Messi lifted the FIFA World Cup in 2022, along with the Finalissima, two Copa America titles, an Olympic gold, and a U20 World Cup title.

Which trophy has Messi not won?

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Despite winning almost every available trophy to lift, there is one that Messi has never laid his hands on despite his participation. According to Sportbible, the Argentinian national has failed to lift the Coupe De France during his time with PSG.

Before his move to the French club, Paris Saint-Germain had won the title six times in seven years. However, they lost to Nice on penalties in the semi-finals in Messi's first season before being eliminated by rivals Marseille in the round of 16 in February of the following year.

Messi in tears after Copa America final injury

In other news, Briefly News recently reported that on July 14, Lionel Messi's journey in the Copa America final came to a heartbreaking end when he was substituted against Colombia.

Messi departed the pitch in tears after an ankle injury he sustained in the first half became unbearable following another tumble.

Source: YEN.com.gh