Lionel Messi: Star Presented With MARCA America Award - In Pics

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi added another award to his collection on Thursday. Messi became the first recipient of the MARCA America Award, presented by the Spain-based media company. The award recognizes Messi’s championship-laden career — one with a record 46 trophies won for club or country, and at least 56 other awards on the individual level. For Messi, no title outshines the 2022 World Cup with Argentina that helped cement his legacy among the sport’s greatest players. However, the 37-year-old Messi has won plenty and still feels the drive to continue adding titles. Similar to his titles with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, Messi already has helped Inter Miami win hardware since he joined the MLS club in July 2023.

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Updated on: 18 October 2024 11:40 am

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Lionel Messi holds the MARCA America Award | Photo: Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi holds the MARCA America Award during a ceremony at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MARCA America Award: Lionel Messi with Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas and director of MARCA Juan Ignacio Gallardo | Photo: Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas, forward Lionel Messi, and director of MARCA Juan Ignacio Gallardo are photographed alongside the MARCA America Award during a ceremony at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MARCA America Award: Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas with forward Lionel Messi | Photo: Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas hands forward Lionel Messi the MARCA America Award during a ceremony at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MARCA America Award: Artist Javier Tortosa, far-right, presents Lionel Messi with an art piece | Photo: Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP

Artist Javier Tortosa, far-right, presents Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi with an art piece during the MARCA America Award ceremony at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MARCA America Award: Lionel Messi art piece created by artist Carlos Benavides | Photo: Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP

A view of the MARCA America Award presented to Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi and created by artist Carlos Benavides at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MARCA America Award: Lionel Messi and director of MARCA Juan Ignacio Gallardo | Photo: Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi and director of MARCA Juan Ignacio Gallardo have a conversation during the MARCA America Award ceremony at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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MARCA America Award: Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas, left, hugs forward Lionel Messi | Photo: Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas, left, hugs forward Lionel Messi before the start of the MARCA America Award ceremony at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.