Lionel Messi becomes only the second footballer in history to win 40 career trophies
Lionel Messi became only the second footballer in history to win a 40th career trophy on Wednesday night.
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Messi, Ronaldo, Zlatan, Pique: Who has most trophies in football history?
Lionel Messi became only the second footballer in history to win a 40th career trophy on Wednesday night.
Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo record after latest Argentina triumph
Lionel Messi equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's tally of major international honours on Wednesday night after guiding Argentina to victory in the Finalissima.
Italy vs Argentina player ratings: Bonucci 3, Chiellini 4; Messi 9, Di Maria 8
Lionel Messi hailed Argentina’s “beautiful final” after they downed Italy 3-0 to claim Finalissima success at a sold-out and partisan Wembley.
Lionel Messi Stars As Argentina Thrash Italy In Finalissima
Lionel Messi stole the show as Copa America holders Argentina powered to a 3-0 win against European champions Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday. Inspired by the peerless Messi, Argentina raced into a two-goal lead in the first half of the prestigious friendly thanks to strikes from Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria. Paulo Dybala capped Argentina's rout, but after a disappointing season with Paris Saint-Germain by his sky-high standards, it was the sight of Messi back to his imperious best that took the spotlight.
Lionel Messi stars as Argentina beat Italy in Finalissima
Lionel Messi stole the show as Copa America holders Argentina powered to a 3-0 win against European champions Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday. Inspired by the peerless Messi, Argentina raced into a two-goal lead in the first half of the prestigious friendly thanks to strikes from Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria. Paulo Dybala capped Argentina's rout, but after a disappointing season with Paris Saint-Germain by his sky-high standards, it was the sight of Messi back to his imperious best that took the spotlight. The 34-year-old's eye-catching display featured two assists and was worthy of his rare appearance at one of football's great cathedrals. Thrown into the air by his jubilant team-mates after the final whistle, Messi said: "Today was a nice test because Italy are a great team. We knew it was going to be a nice game and a nice setting in which to be champions.
Lionel Messi celebrates after inspiring Argentina triumph over Italy - in pictures
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to Finalissima success with a 3-0 win over Italy at a sold-out and partisan Wembley Stadium.
Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to thumping Finalissima win over Italy at packed out Wembley
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to Finalissima success with a 3-0 win over Italy at a sold-out and partisan Wembley Stadium.