Lionel Messi Birthday Special: 5 Records Held by the Argentina Football Star
By Team LatestlyJune 24, 2023
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Most FIFA Golden Ball Awards
Lionel Messi has won two Golden Ball Awards in FIFA World Cup history, the only player to do so. He had won his first in 2014 and the other in 2022.
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Most goals in La Liga history
Lionel Messi holds the enviable record the most number of goals in La Liga (474). Cristiano Ronaldo again is next, with 311 goals.
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Most Ballon d'Or Titles
Lionel Messi is the only player in the history of the game, both male and female combined to win the Ballon d'Or seven times. Cristiano Ronaldo is the next best, winning it five times.
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First WC Winner to 100 International Goals
Lionel Messi is the first World Cup winner to score a century of international goals. Iran's Ali Daei and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo also have 100 goals but they have not won the World Cup.
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Most Goals for Argentina in World Cups
Lionel Messi has scored 13 goals for Argentina in five FIFA World Cup editions. He surpassed Gabriel Batistuta, who had 11 goals to his name.