Lionel Messi Wins 49th Career Trophy as Inter Miami Lift Campeones Cup

By Zee Dladla | 18.09.2026 | Sports Last Updated On 18.09.2026

Lionel Messi Wins 49th Career Trophy as Inter Miami Lift Campeones Cup

Lionel Messi delivered a goal and an assist on Wednesday as Inter Miami overcame Cruz Azul 2-0 to claim the Campeones Cup, securing another major honour in his remarkable career.

Key takeaways

  • Inter Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 in the Campeones Cup.
  • Messi contributed directly with one goal and one assist.
  • The trophy is his fifth since joining Inter Miami.
  • His career honours also include the Champions League, Copa América and World Cup.

Messi adds to Inter Miami collection

Wednesday night’s victory gave Messi his fifth title with the club. The Campeones Cup joins the Leagues Cup, the MLS Supporters’ Shield, the Eastern Conference Championship and the MLS Cup in his Inter Miami trophy cabinet.

The Argentina captain’s success in the United States comes after an exceptional spell at Barcelona and a celebrated international career. Across those stages, he has collected leading domestic, European and global honours, including the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona, the Copa América with Argentina and the FIFA World Cup.

Messi’s 49 career trophies

Messi has now won 49 trophies during his career. The honours breakdown includes:

  • Eastern Conference Championship: 1
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Published on 18.09.2026
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