Lionel Messi finally conquered the World Cupfor Argentina thanks to extraordinary performances at Qatar. At 35-years old, Messi was sensational helping the cause with seven goals and scoring in each and every knockout stage during the tournament. The Round of 16 against Australia, the epic quarterfinal facing the Netherlands, the semifinal with Croatia and the final with France.
Though he had a tremendous battle with Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi took home the Golden Ball as the best player in the tournament. Following remarkable triumphs at the club levelwith FC Barcelona, Messi ultimately achieved success with his national team. In a period of less than two years, Argentina won the Copa America, the Finalissima and the World Cup.
Now, Lionel Messi has accumulated42 official titles, but there’s one competitionhe hasn’t conqueredas a player during his illustrous career. Though this might sound incredible, Messi could be in a race against time with PSG of he wants to win it all.
What’s the only trophyMessi hasn’t won in his career?
The only competition Lionel Messi has played and not won is the Coupe de France. It’s important to remember that’s the only title missing from the ones he has oficially participated in.
Lionel Messi won with FC Barcelona the following competitions: La Liga, Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. In France with PSG: Ligue 1 and Trophee des Champions (French Super Cup). With the National Team of Argentina, Messi has won these competitions: FIFA World Cup, Copa America, Finalissima and the Summer Olympics.
So, the only competition he’s played and hasn’t won is the Coupe de France (French Cup). This season, PSG have been eliminated from the tournament in the Round fo 16 agaisnt Olympique Marseille. So, unless Messi keeps playing for PSG next year, that trophy will be missing in his superb collection.