Lionel Messi Breaks Records Again: What’s Next After Stunning Campeones Cup Victory?

Is the Campeones Cup an official title?

Debate surrounding the fixture focused on whether the Campeones Cup carries official competition status, given that it is organized jointly by MLS and Liga MX rather than directly by Concacaf or FIFA.

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However, as a sanctioned competition governed by agreement between North America’s two top domestic leagues, the Campeones Cup counts as an official title in Messi’s overall record. Similar to the 2022 Finalissima won with Argentina, which operated outside direct FIFA jurisdiction, the trophy counts toward Messi’s career total rather than standing as a glorified exhibition.

Messi keeps extending his lead at the top

Following his 2025 MLS Cup victory, 2026 presented a challenging stretch for Messi, featuring early exits from the Concacaf Champions Cup and Leagues Cup, a World Cup final defeat, and a distant standing in the Supporters’ Shield race. Securing the Campeones Cup offers a welcome addition to his resume while reinforcing his position as football’s most decorated player.

Holding 48 titles at the top of the chart, Messi expanded his advantage over PSG defender Marquinhos, who ranks second with 44 career trophies at 32 years of age. Retired former teammate Dani Alves ranks third with 43, leaving Messi comfortably clear atop the all-time list.

All 48 titles of Lionel Messi’s career

FC Barcelona

• La Liga (10): 2004/05, 2005/06, 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2012/13, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2017/18, and 2018/19.
• Copa del Rey (7): 2008/09, 2011/12, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, and 2020/21
• Spanish Super Cup (8): 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, and 2018
• UEFA Champions League (4): 2005/06, 2008/09, 2010/11, and 2014/15.
• UEFA Super Cup (3): 2009, 2011, and 2015
• FIFA Club World Cup (3): 2009, 2011, and 2015

Paris Saint-Germain

• Ligue 1 (2): 2021/22 and 2022/23
• Trophee des Champions (1): 2022

Argentina national team

• U-20 World Cup (1): 2005
• Olympic Gold Medal (1): 2008
• Copa America (2): 2021 and 2024
• Finalissima (1): 2022
• FIFA World Cup (1): 2022

Inter Miami

• Leagues Cup (1): 2023
• MLS Supporters Shield (1): 2024
• MLS Cup (1): 2025
• Campeones Cup (1): 2026

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