Lionel Messi: 7 Clubs That Have Kept Argentine from Scoring or Assisting

• Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is, for almost every football expert, the greatest football of all time
• The 2022 World Cup winner has been dominating the world of football, becoming the most decorated player in history with 45 trophies
• Despite getting better at the vast majority of the opponents he's faced, there are seven clubs that he has failed to score or assist against in his career

Over the past 21 years, Lionel Messi has participated in countless matches, delivered numerous assists, and scored an incredible number of goals. There are just seven clubs he has faced without either scoring or providing an assist against.

This is an extraordinary achievement, highlighting the rarity of these teams in Messi's storied career.

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Briefly News has pinpointed these seven clubs that managed to keep Messi at bay throughout his senior career.

Clubs Messi has failed to score or assist against

Udinese

Messi faced Udinese in a Champions League match in 2005 when he was just 18, per UEFA.

Despite Barcelona's 4-1 victory, Messi did not register a goal or assist, though Ronaldinho's hat-trick and Deco's goal overshadowed him.

Reactions to the video:

Here are some of the responses to the video:

@JommFCB:

"Vintage messi is what we need. Great job."

@blackvinylbr5650:

"Amazing! More Messi, please!"

@chrisagada:

"More vintage Messi, please. Thanks and great job!"

@jeffreyfay1849:

"back when he gave 200%. Thank you r9godmagic."

Toronto FC

This game featured Sergio Busquets, Federico Bernardeschi, Lorenzo Insigne and Messi. The Argentine was injured just 37 minutes into Inter Miami's game against Toronto FC, as reported by New York Times.

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His absence didn't impact the result, as Inter Miami won 4-0, with Robert Taylor scoring twice in Messi's stead.

Reactions to the video:

Here are some of the responses to the video:

@tlsvd5842:

"Father Time for Messi and every athletics."

@pyuille:

"Why everyone talking about age. He is injured geeez."

@simbaking6338:

"Sigh...The GOAT is definately injured."

@gtx9577:

"We must face reality, he looks finished tho."

Bordeaux

Messi was absent during a 3-0 win over Bordeaux in March 2022.

Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Leandro Paredes scored, but Messi didn't contribute.

D.C. United

In a close 1-0 victory for Inter Miami over D.C. United, Messi was on the pitch but did not score or assist.

Sergio Busquets provided the lone assist for Leonardo Campana's match-winning goal.

Rubin Kazan

Messi has faced Rubin Kazan four times without scoring or assisting.

Barcelona only won one of those matches, drawing two and losing one, highlighting Kazan as a notable hurdle for Messi.

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CF Montreal

Inter Miami overcame a 2-0 deficit in an MLS clash to win 3-2, but Messi played the full 90 minutes without contributing a goal or assist.

Matias Rojas scored directly from a free kick, showcasing his exceptional skill.

UDA Gramenet

In a Copa del Rey match in October 2004, Messi, then 17, was part of a strong Barcelona lineup but couldn't prevent a 1-0 upset by UDA Gramenet, a Segunda Division team.

Why Lionel Messi has underachieved despite most titles in history

Lionel Messi solidified his status as the most decorated footballer in history with his 2024 Copa America win. Yet, some believe he could have achieved even more under different circumstances.

Despite his record, Messi has only four Champions League titles and lacked a major international trophy with Argentina until 2021.

Source: YEN.com.gh