Tuesday, October 17, is the big day. Leo Messi will receive the MARCA America Award at the Chase Stadium in Miami, starting at 12:00 local time.
This award recognizes the player with the most titles in the history of football.
The event will pay tribute to the successful and unparalleled career of the Argentine star, who recently scored three goals against Bolivia in his last international appearance for the Argentina national team.
At 37 years old, Messi continues to achieve success with Inter Miami. His latest achievement is winning the MLS Supporter’s Shield, which is awarded to the team that accumulates the most points in the regular season of the MLS.
This marks the 46th title in a career that also includes 1 World Cup, 2 Copa America titles, 1 Finalissima, 1 Olympic gold medal, 1 U20 World Cup, 4 Champions Leagues, 7 Copa del Rey titles, 10 LaLiga titles, 3 Club World Cups, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 3 UEFA Super Cups, 2 Ligue 1 titles, 1 French Super Cup, and 1 Leagues Cup.
An Unmatched Record
On an individual level, Messi’s collection of awards is just as impressive: 8 Ballon d’Ors, 6 Golden Boots, 2 World Cup Golden Balls, 2 Copa America Golden Balls, 1 FIFA World Player, 2 UEFA Best Player Awards, 3 The Best awards, 8 La Liga Pichichi trophies, 6 Champions League top scorer titles, 1 Golden Boy, 4 Onze d’Ors, 2 Laureus Awards, 1 Bravo Trophy, 9 La Liga MVP awards, and 1 Marca Leyenda.
In total, he has 102 awards when combining individual honors with club titles. The next addition will be the MARCA America Award, which he will receive in the presence of family, teammates, athletes, and various dignitaries.
Messi will be handed a special trophy created specifically for this occasion by MARCA Director, Juan Ignacio Gallardo.
The event can be followed live across all MARCA platforms, starting half an hour before the ceremony begins.
A pre-show will be streamed from the red carpet, featuring all the key figures of this special day, where MARCA will pay tribute to the greatest football player of all time: Lionel Andrs Messi Cuccittini.
