How many finals did Messi reach with Argentina?

As the squad’s captain from August 2011, he led Argentina to three consecutive finals: the 2014 FIFA World Cup, for which he won the Golden Ball, and the 2015 and 2016 Copa América, winning the Golden Ball in the 2015 edition.

Has Messi won a major trophy with Argentina?

Messi has not yet won a single major title with Argentina, but he has some under-age success on his record, as he won the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. Since then, Messi has been collecting disappointing moments with the national team, as he hasn’t won the World Cup nor the Copa America trophy.

Did Messi ever play for Argentina?

Messi has only played for FC Barcelona, where he first signed at age 13. He also plays for the Argentina national team. By the age of 16, Messi made his first appearance for the FC Barcelona, putting himself in the record books on May 1, 2005, as the youngest player to ever score a goal for the franchise.

Is Messi retiring from Argentina 2021?

August 12, 2016 – Messi announces that he will play for Argentina once again, having stated in June that he would retire from international soccer. July 5, 2017 – Barcelona and Messi announce a contract extension that will keep Messi at Barca until June 30, 2021 and is reportedly worth €565,000 ($645,000) a week.

What if Messi joined Spain?

Nothing significant would change for Spain. They will win the same trophies, just with a higher goal/game ratio since Messi is superior to all Spain’s forwards. Another difference is that Messi would get most of the credit, which would be the only negative of him playing there.

Is Messi done with Argentina?

Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona: Argentina captain won’t sign new contract. Barcelona have announced that Lionel Messi will not be returning to the club after financial problems prevented them from agreeing with the forward on a new contract.

How many Guinness records Messi have?

Messi holds the record for most goals in La Liga (474), the Supercopa de España (14), the UEFA Super Cup (3) and is the player with the most official recorded assists in football history (315).

How many majors has Lionel Messi won with Argentina?

Remarkably, the Barca captain has not yet won a single major honour with Argentina, but he does have some under-age success on his record. Messi has reached three Copas America finals and one World Cup final, losing each time. However, he does boast an Olympic gold medal and one from the Under-20 World Cup.

What happened to Messi and Argentina at the World Cup?

Three years after the Copa disappointment in their own backyard, Argentina reached the final of the World Cup in Brazil with Messi as their captain. However, they suffered defeat in extra-time to their apparent Achilles heel, Germany.

How many times has Messi won the Copa America final?

Before 2021, Messi reached three Copa America finals and one World Cup final, losing each time. However, he does boast an Olympic gold medal and one from the Under-20 World Cup.

Does Lionel Messi have an Olympic gold medal?

However, he does boast an Olympic gold medal and one from the Under-20 World Cup. It has been well documented that Messi’s Argentina career has brought him plenty of heartache in recent years, but having finally won his first Copa America 2021, he will hopefully look back on his Albiceleste with fonder memories.