Lionel Messi has won six major international trophies across Argentina’s youth and senior national teams, according to the source. His first major success came in 2005, when Argentina won the FIFA Under-20 World Cup and Messi also finished as the tournament’s top scorer and best player. He added an Olympic gold medal with the Under-23 side at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Messi’s wait for a senior Argentina title lasted until 2021, when Argentina defeated Brazil to win the Copa America and end a 28-year trophy drought. In 2022, Argentina beat European champions Italy 3-0 to claim the Finalissima. Later that year, Messi helped Argentina defeat France in the Qatar World Cup final, delivering the country’s first World Cup in 36 years.

Argentina retained the Copa America in 2024, adding another chapter to Messi’s international career. The source says Messi has represented Argentina in 207 matches and scored 125 goals. He is Argentina’s all-time leading scorer.