Messi, his trophy cabinet will explode

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By: Manu Tournoux

The eight-time Ballon d’Or adds a little more to his trophy cabinet, which is already bursting at the seams!

On the night of Wednesday to Thursday, Inter Miami won the “Supporters Shield” of Major League Soccer, after its victory (3-2) against the Columbus Crew. This title is awarded to the best team of the regular season at the end of the championship.

During this meeting, Lionel Messi scored twice in the space of five minutes (45th and 45th+5), including a magnificent goal from a direct free kick. “ I am happy to have fulfilled this first objective and to be able to think about the rest », reacted “La Pulga”, at the end of the meeting, on the microphone ofApple TV. In 17 matches played this season, the native of Rosario has scored 17 goals and provided ten assists…

Messi, a track record as long as an arm

This is the 46th collective trophy for the former FC Barcelona player. During his very rich career, he has notably won a World Cup (2022), four Champions League (2006, 2009, 2011, 2015), ten Liga (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 , 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019) and two Copa America (2021, 2024).

Lionel Messi will now focus on the MLS play-offs, which will take place from October 23 to December 7. He is also one of the players selected by Lionel Scaloni, Argentina coach, for the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela on Thursday October 10 and against Bolivia.

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