The wait for the international title is finally over!
Football ace Lionel Messi broke his jinx finally as he lifted his first major trophy for his nation when Argentina won the Copa America. The Barca star was also named the player of the tournament after he scored 4 goals in the competition.
His agonizing wait ended after 16 years since he first represented Argentina at a major tournament. Messi missed this feat in all the 4 World Cups and 6 Copa America appearances he made over the years. By bringing home the title, the football superstar silenced his critics, bringing an end to the Greatest Of All Time debate.
Along with his maiden senior trophy, Messi has an illustrious trophy cabinet with a total of 34 trophies that include, 10 La Liga titles, 7 Copa del Ray titles, 4 Champions League titles, 6 Ballan d'Or.
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