WATCH: Inter Miami honor Lionel Messi after Copa America win makes him football's most decorated player
Inter Miami saluted Lionel Messi with a superb tribute after the Argentina captain became football's most decorated player by winning the Copa America. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner came off injured in his nation's 1-0 win (a.e.t.) against Colombia in the final.
Lionel Messi attended Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the Herons' MLS encounter with the Chicago Fire (July 20). The legendary forward wore a protective boot after suffering an ankle ligament injury against Colombia.
The 37-year-old lasted until the 66th minute of the Copa America final before being subbed off injured and in tears. Lautaro Martinez ensured his tournament ended on a high, bagging the winner as Lionel Scaloni's men successfully defended the Copa America trophy.
Inter Miami honored Messi with a pre-match tribute to football's most successful player. The ceremony involved mascots holding posters with all of the 45 titles won by the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner during his career.
You can watch the MLS side's tribute to the most decorated player in football below:
Inter Miami won 2-1 courtesy of goals from Matias Rojas (6') and Jordi Alba (75'), while Rafael Czichos (73') equalized for Chicago. Gerardo Martino's Herons sit at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference table with 53 points from 25 games.
What trophies has Lionel Messi won during his illustrious career?
Lionel Messi can claim to be the most successful footballer in history after winning the Copa America. He moved one trophy ahead of former Barcelona teammate Dani Alves after winning the tournament in the United States.
The Argentine icon won a remarkable 34 trophies at Camp Nou and a further three at Paris Saint-Germain. He's recently tasted massive success at the international level, winning two Copa America titles and the World Cup in 2022.
Messi has achieved all this while dazzling in front of fans every year. He's finished top scorer in different competitions 23 times during his career, indicating his importance in each trophy's success.
Trophies won by Messi:
- 4 x UEFA Champions League: 2005/06, 2008/09, 2010/11, 2014/15
- 10 x LaLiga: 2004/05, 2005/06, 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2012/13, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2017/18, 2018/19
- 7 x Copa del Rey: 2008/09, 2011/12, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2020/21
- 3 x FIFA Club World Cup: 2009, 2011, 2015
- 3 x European Super Cup: 2009/10, 2011/12, 2015/16
- 8 x Supercopa de España: 2005/06, 2006/07, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12, 2013/14, 2016/17, 2018/19
- 2 x Ligue 1: 2021/22, 2022/23
- 1 x Trophee des Champions: 2022/23
- 1 x Leagues Cup: 2023
- 2 x Copa America: 2021, 2024
- 1 x U-20 World Cup: 2005
- 1 x Olympic Games: 2008
- 1 x FIFA World Cup: 2022
- 1 x Finalissima: 2022