Lionel Messi won his 45th team trophy as Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in Copa America 2024 final, Report informs via NDTV Sports.
Widely considered the 'GOAT', Lionel Messi bagged his third consecutive international trophy as Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America 2024 final.
The tournament almost ended on a sorry note for Messi who had to be replaced in the second half due to an ankle injury. However, his teammates stepped up and delivered him the trophy, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the winning goal in extra time.
It was Messi's 45th career trophy, taking him past Brazil's Dani Alves as the most decorated footballer of all time, a huge 'world record'.
For Argentina, Messi has now won four international titles in just three years. He won the FIFA World Cup in 2022 and has also clinched two Copa Americas, and a Finalissima from 2021 to 2024. Messi has enjoyed a total of 39 titles in his distinguished club career, the majority of which came with Barcelona.