'I Don't Count the Titles...': Lionel Messi Makes a Major Reflection On His INCREDIBLE Career So Far

Having almost every titles in his remarkable career, Lionel Messi is without a doubt among the best football players of our age. His remarkable abilities, consistency, and many honours guarantee his rank among the all-time football icons, thereby permanently changing the game for the next generations.

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Lionel Messi reflects on his incredible career so far 

After being named the most effective player in football history by the Spanish magazine MARCA, Lionel Messi recently showed his gratitude. October 17 at Chase Stadium in Miami, the Argentine genius received the MARCA America Award.

Messi is generally considered as one of the best football players of all time having a fantastic two-decade career. At both club and international levels, he has accumulated 46 trophies and has an unheard-of eight Ballon d'Or honours. Among his individual honours are three FIFA The Best honours, two FIFA World Cup Golden Balls, and a record six European Golden Shoes.

Among his many accolades, Messi captured the Copa America championships with Argentina in 2021 and 2024 and joyfully clutched the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy. His honours at the club level consist of two Ligue 1 trophies, 10 La Liga crowns, and four Champions League medals. During the ceremony, Lionel Messi said: 

“Thank God, I fulfilled all my dreams. More than I had when I was little. I was able to achieve the biggest dream, which is to win a World Cup. I won a lot at the club of my life, Barcelona, also in Paris, Inter... And we will continue fighting.”

“I don't count the titles. Above all, the individual ones. (...) We've also had difficult times. Not everything is pretty. The disappointments helped me grow.”

Despite missing two months owing to an ankle injury, Lionel Messi has been in extraordinary form for both club and nation this season and his teammates have played a huge role in it. During Argentina's 1-0 triumph against Colombia in the Copa America final, the La Albiceleste star suffered an injury and was in tears as he head to the dugout with his swollen ankle, but given his strong team Argentina successfully won the game.

Messi has been crucial in guiding Inter Miami to the MLS Supporters' Shield since his September comeback, resulting in an exciting 3-2 victory against Columbus Crew on October 2 when he scored twice to guarantee the trophy although he missed a few games for Miami because of his injury, Luis Suarez covered up for him and helped Inter Miami. In Argentina's impressive 6-0 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia on October 15, he displayed even more brilliance with a magnificent hat-trick and two assists marking his return to the national team in style.