3 records of Lionel Messi: Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday.
3 Lionel Messi Records That Will Literally Never Be Broken
Football wizard Lionel Messi bid farewell to international football on Monday by suddenly announcing his retirement. This marked the end of Messi's magnificent 21-year international career. Throughout his career, Messi set numerous major records; here, we highlight three such records that are nearly impossible to break.
Lionel Messi's 3 Greatest Records
- Argentine legend Lionel Messi holds the world record for winning the most Ballon d'Or awards. Messi has won this prestigious award a record eight times; he is the only player in history to achieve this feat.
- Messi also holds the record for the most goals scored in a single calendar year. In 2012, he scored a total of 91 goals while playing for his club (Barcelona) and his country (Argentina). This achievement is also recorded in the Guinness World Records.
- Lionel Messi holds the record for the most goals scored in La Liga, football's most prestigious league. He set this record with a tally of 474 goals. Additionally, he holds the record for the most assists (192) in the league's history.
| # | Record | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Most Goals in a Calendar Year | 91 Goals (2012) |
| 2 | Most Ballon d'Or Awards | 8 Titles |
| 3 | Most Goals for a Single Club | 672 Goals (FC Barcelona) |
A Look at Lionel Messi's International Career
Lionel Messi's international career spanned a total of 21 years. He began his career in 2005 and bid farewell to it in 2026. During his international career, Messi played 207 matches and scored a total of 125 goals. He won one World Cup title (the 2022 edition) and claimed the Copa América title twice.
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Messi's team, Argentina, reached the final but lost to Spain in the title match; Messi missed out on winning the trophy in his final World Cup appearance.
