Lionel Messi distances himself from entire footballing race, achieves historic milestone

After leading Inter Miami to its maiden trophy win, Lionel Messi has achieved a historic mark in his career. While the football world is already a testament to Lionel Messi's continued brilliance, and might also be aware that he has a thick trophy cabinet by virtue of the victories he has achieved. However, by adding another feather to his cap on Saturday, the Argentine has extended his record of being the football player with most trophies. 

3 things you need to know

• Inter Miami won the Leagues Cup 2023
• In the final, Miami defeated Nashville FC
• Lionel Messi scored once again for Inter Miami

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Lionel Messi in an ominious goalscoring form

Lionel Messi has proven to be a force to reckon with in the Leagues Cup 2023. After being roped in by Inter Miami, the player joined the squad and took no time to adjust. In his first match with Inter Miami, which took place almost exactly a month ago, Messi scored from the freekick in the dying minutes of the game and showcased a trailer of what's about to come. After just 7 matches with his new club, the Barcelona legend has netted 10 times already. 

In the final game of the Leagues Cup which took place at Geodis Park on Saturday, Messi once again put on his scoring boots and scored a goal from outside of the box. By the looks of it, the strike can easily be the best goal of an average footballer, but in the realm of Messi, the sight is a frequent one. He opened the scoring for Inter Miami in the tournament concluder against Nashville FC, and it remained the only goal of Inter Miami in the match. Eventually, Messi's team won on penalties. 

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Lionel Messi wins historic 44th trophy of his career

After the game, the team went into a celebration mood, and Messi was tossed in the air by his teammates. Messi then lifted the trophy as well, it is the 44th trophy that he held in his hand, the most that any player has carried in the entire world. Another towering feat by arguably the game's greatest ever player. To give a breakdown of his trophy wins, he won 35 in Spain as a Barcelona player, 3 in PSG, 5 as national player of Argentina, and now opened the account with Inter Maimi with Leagues Cup triumph. 

🚨 LIONEL MESSI NOW HAS THE MOST TROPHIES IN FOOTBALL HISTORY!

44 TROPHIES! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ZYfr4VETZb

— Exclusive Messi (@ExclusiveMessi) August 20, 2023

While Messi has already hit double figures when it comes to scoring goals for Inter Miami, it is difficult to believe that the MLS season is yet to start. One has to wear the most vivid thinking cap to predict what is up in store for Lionel Messi. Is a herculean goalscoring record looming?