Match Records
Lionel Messi is one of the best players in football history and has scores of Match records to his name. He stood out with his consistency and technical excellence. Some key records include:
- Most goals for a single club: Messi scored 672 times for Barcelona in competitive fixtures.
- La Liga’s top scorer: 474 goals scored in the league.
- Got most assists in La Liga: Provided 192 assists in his La Liga career.
- Most goals in a single La Liga season: Scoring the 2011–12 season he scored 50 Goals.
- Most goals in a calendar year: Messi, who scored 91 goals in 2012.
- Ballon d’Or wins: While we may disagree it is impossible to argue the point, 7 Ballon d’Or awards.
- Most Hat-Tricks In La Liga: 36 (Built His Record)
- Highest Score in a Single Champions League Group Phase: Messi scored 80 goals (for the group stage) on this trophy.
- MOST GOALS IN EL CLASICO: 26 (MESSI)
- Most Champions League assists of all-time: Messi has 40 Champions League assists.
Major Wins
Lionel Messi assisted both his teams and country to many wins. Here are some of his notable victories:
- FIFA World Cup: Messi steered Argentina to the 2022 title, an unprecedented feat.
- Copa America: He was part of the Argentina team that lifted their first international trophy in 28 years as they emerged victorious at the Copa America 2021.
- Olympic Gold: Messi won the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics with Argentina.
- UEFA Champions League: Barcelona (4) 2006, 2009,2011,2015
- La Liga: Messi won the La Liga 10 times in his time with Barcelona.
- Club World Cup: He has won Club World Cup three times with Barcelona.
- Copa del Rey: 7 titles (Barcelona)
Goals Table
| Competition | Goals |
|---|---|
| La Liga | 474 |
| UEFA Champions League | 129 |
| Copa del Rey | 56 |
| International (Argentina) | 104 |
| Supercopa de España | 14 |
| Club World Cup | 5 |
| Olympic Games | 2 |
| FIFA World Cup | 13 |
| Copa America | 13 |
| French Ligue 1 (PSG) | 22 |
Over the course of his professional career Messi has netted over 800 goals in all competitions, putting him with some elite company when it comes to goal scorers.
Family and Relationships
Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina. His father was a steel welder and his mother worked as a cleaner He has two brothers, Rodrigo and Matias, and a sister named Maria Sol.
Read AlsoTop attackers in the world Lionel Messi, married Antonela Roccuzzo, his long-time sweetheart from childhood. The pair got married in a fancy ceremony held back home in Rosario, 2017. They have three sons: Thiago, Mateo and Ciro. Sometimes he also shares fragment from his family, and how it is being a Father or as a Husband: Being husband – quite Messi.
Latest News
Recent ripples have been felt with Lionel Messi joining Major League Soccer (MLS) side, Inter Miami CF. As is well known, he left European football in 2023 and few understand his decision, becoming a face of American soccer almost overnight. Even having Messi at Inter Miami has seen an uplift in viewership and attendance in the MLS games.
Messi led Inter Miami to win the Leagues Cup his in through er initial season. He has excelled in the performances where he was scoring goals and assisting his fellow player as well. During his time in the United States he has been one of the best sources of leadership and on-field magic, and received praise from players and fans.
Off the pitch, Messi preserves his philanthropic work with the Leo Messi Foundation, which provides aid and relief to underprivileged children worldwide. It is a foundation for health and education for the needy. Messi, a personality with an incredible humility and charitable works, was adored even outside the footballing world.
Net Worth
Lionel Messi — $600 million (≈£465million) Money from football contracts, advertising endorsements and a range of investments. To date, Messi is also among the highest-paid sportsmen in the world, thanks to his mega deals with companies like Adidas, Pepsi and Budweiser. His switch to MLS also came with a contract that will see him share in revenue generated from broadcast rights and league-wide partnerships.
Messi also possesses numerous real-estate such as a fabulous home in Barcelona, mansion at Rosario and property at Miami. Successful as he is, Messi lives a simple grounded life with his ultimately high paying career to provide for his wife and two kids.
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