Lionel Messi surpasses Dani Alves as player with the most trophies in football history
Argentina captain Lionel Messi won his 45th senior trophy after winning the 2024 Copa America title, surpassing Dani Alves as the player with the most number of trophies in football history.
Published : Jul 15, 2024 10:10 IST , Chennai - 1 MIN READ
Lionel Messi of Argentina puts on his medal after a victory in the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final match between Argentina and Colombia. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP
Lionel Messi won his 45th senior trophy after winning the 2024 Copa America title with Argentina, surpassing Dani Alves as the player with the most number of trophies in football history.
It was in 2005 that Messi first tasted silverware after winning the U-20 FIFA World Cup as well as the 2004-05 La Liga title with Barcelona.
Since then, the Argentinian forward has clinched trophies both in club and national colours, which include multiple Copa Americas, Champions Leagues, and a prestigious FIFA World Cup title.