Messi Leagues Cup win Inter Miami© Getty Images
- Messi earns 44th trophy of career
- Miami win the Leagues Cup
- Messi awarded two additional accolades
WHAT HAPPENED? Lionel Messi has officially become the most decorated footballer of all-time after winning his 44th trophy for club and country. Messi and Co. won the inaugural Leagues Cup after an 11-round penalty shootout following a 1-1 regulation draw against Nashville SC. The Argentine was also awarded the Golden Boot and Player of the Tournament award after scoring 10 goals across seven matches for the Herons.
WATCH: Lionel Messi becomes the most decorated footballer of all time with 44 trophies as he lifts Leagues Cup trophy with Inter Miami teammate
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THE BIGGER PICTURE: Miami have earned their first-ever trophy as a club and it seems that the introduction of Messi into their organization has completely changed their fate. They still have a semifinal bout in the Open Cup to play and a massive amount of ground to make up in the race for an Eastern Conference playoff spot. With 12 games in the regular season left, the Herons sit 12 points out; Messi will have to maintain his form if they want a shot at the playoffs.
WATCH: Lionel Messi becomes the most decorated footballer of all time with 44 trophies as he lifts Leagues Cup trophy with Inter Miami teammate
WHAT NEXT FOR LIONEL MESSI?: The Argentine and Inter Miami will take on FC Cincinnati Wednesday in the semifinals of the 2023 U.S. Open Cup.