Coupe de France The only trophy Messi didn't win in European football (we're not counting competitions he never played in like the Europa League or the EFL Trophy) probably doesn't keep him up at night.
Robert Lewandowski has won the Golden Foot award for 2022 – an award that Lionel Messi has never won. With Messi still celebrating his country's incredible World Cup success with his Argentinian teammates, he may not be so bothered about missing on this award.
The Puskas Award is handed out every year to the player who scored the greatest goal of the calendar year and despite his ridiculous catalogue of goals throughout his career, Messi is still yet to win the award.
2025 could be only the second trophyless season of Lionel Messi's career. Their streak ended in 2019-20, Messi's only prior season without any team silverware whatsoever.
The "GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time) in football is a subjective debate, but Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are overwhelmingly considered the top contenders, with Messi often edging out due with recent major wins like the 2022 World Cup, though Ronaldo's longevity and dominance in multiple leagues also make a strong case, with many legends and publications naming Messi as #1. Other historical greats like Pelé and Maradona are also part of the conversation.
The debate over who is better, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, is ongoing, with Messi often favored by stats for overall impact, playmaking, and recent World Cup win, while Ronaldo leads in sheer volume of official goals and Champions League titles, showcasing different elite styles—Messi with unmatched dribbling and vision, Ronaldo with physical dominance and goalscoring prowess. Both are considered among the greatest ever, with Messi holding more Ballon d'Or awards and overall trophies, while Ronaldo boasts more goals and Champions League victories across different leagues.
Messi will score 900th goal in 2026. Can he reach 1,000? Can he pass Ronaldo? Lionel Messi is never far from breaking his next record or hitting his next landmark, and he enters 2026 on the verge of yet another massive milestone in his incredible career: his 900th goal.
Even at Miami, he's playing for money and nothing. He didn't join Saudi because the league is stronger than that of the American league, not because of family decisions bro. He's doesn't have the strength to compete in though leagues anymore and the passed champions league proved my statement right.
Domestically, Barcelona has won a record 80 trophies: 28 La Liga, 32 Copa del Rey, 2 Copa de la Liga, 15 Supercopa de España and 3 Copa Eva Duarte titles, as well as being the record holder for the latter four competitions.
They are two of the most decorated players ever, having won 80 official trophies in total (Messi 46, Ronaldo 34) during their senior careers thus far, and have regularly broken the 50-goal barrier in a single season.
And now Messi and Ronaldo have another stat to fuel the discussion: Cristiano has only two more missed penalties (33) than Lionel Messi (31). This count excludes shootouts, meaning only penalties taken in regular play are included. When it comes to penalties scored, however, Cristiano is far ahead of Messi—177 to 111.
😳 🟥 Biggest Messi defeat: 2-8 vs Bayern 🟥 Biggest Ronaldo defeat: 2-6 vs Brazil 📊 When it comes to heavy defeats... one has managed to avoid the 0-5 curse.
🎯 The Truth About Why Messi Has Never Won the Puskás Award With all the incredible goals Lionel Messi has scored in his career, it's unbelievable that he's never won a Puskás Award 😳 Let's be real — the Puskás isn't really about the best goal… it's more like a compensation award, often given to promote or encourage ...
These include fellow MLS sides LA Galaxy and Colorado Rapids, as well as Mexican giants CF Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
🤝🏻 What does the 1:1 rule mean? Under La Liga's 1:1 rule, clubs with financially balanced books are allowed to spend €1 for every €1 earned—whether from player sales or salary savings. In contrast, the 1:4 rule previously forced Barça to earn €4 just to spend €1, complicating any major signings.
🌟 Record Breakers: Spanish Giants! 🇪🇸 Barcelona and Real Madrid stand unrivaled, each amassing the maximum number of points achieved by a club in a single La Liga season: an incredible 100 points. Who will be next to reach these heights? 🏆🏆
Nowadays when people talks about how good Luis Suarez used to be in his prime, it's ALWAYS mentioned the fact he managed to outscore Messi and Ronaldo in 2015-16 season. And fair enough, it was a massively impressive accomplishment.
Lionel Messi is significantly richer than Virat Kohli, with estimated net worths in late 2025 ranging from $650 million to $850 million compared to Kohli's roughly $127 million (₹1050 crore). Messi's wealth stems from massive football contracts, lucrative deals with brands like Adidas, and investments, while Kohli earns primarily from his BCCI/IPL contracts and major endorsements in India, but Messi's overall fortune dwarfs Kohli's.
Ronaldo needs 47 to reach 1,000 career goals. With a recent average of around 45 goals a year and a role built for finishing, he is statistically well-placed to cross the mark if he stays on the pitch until 2027.
Cristiano Ronaldo after becoming the first player in history to score 800 club goals 🐐🥶
Ten years ago today, Lionel Messi helped himself to four goals against Espanyol, taking his league tally past 50. He would finish the domestic and European season with a combined 73. We relive the season he broke all records.