Fans all over the world will debate for a long time whether the Argentinian wizard or the Portuguese scoring machine is the greatest player of all time. They consistently deliver goals and assists, domestic and Champions League trophies, dazzling international performances and anecdotes about their skill.
Guinness World Records always keep track of two contemporary stars of the football village to give the person who deserves to win the very important crown. And the latest, Messi has officially surpassed Ronaldo to win the most records achieved by a player: 41.
Messi scored his 41st personal mark in his new team Inter Miami’s 4-0 Leagues Cup win over Atlanta United, when he scored twice. Notably, the Argentine striker’s second goal became the most watched live event in American history with 3.4 billion views online.
Other records that Messi holds are the player to score the most goals in a single Champions League match (5 goals against Bayer Leverkusen), the player with the most appearances in the World Cup (26) and the most goalscorers. most goals in a calendar year (86 goals in 2012).
Elsewhere, defender Jordi Alba shared: “Lionel Messi always fights and tries to win everything in his career”, after he reunited with his former Barca team-mate at Inter Miami club. Also in the press conference to launch the whole team, the Spaniard full-back said that he did not come to Miami just to relax.
Moreover, Alba knows well the expectations that his former Barca teammate will place on the team: “Messi is a man with demanding requirements. He won the World Cup, but he will continue to play the same way. Messi fights for every challenge, tries to win and that’s why we’re here to help him.
Messi feels supported, loved and this is the most important thing. At PSG, he didn’t have a good time, but now Messi has found his joy again. The challenge here makes him very excited and I see Messi very happy.”
Regarding his personal beliefs when joining Inter Miami, Alba said he turned down other offers to earn more money, because he liked the challenge that the American Professionals offered: “When I decided to leave Barcelona, I don’t have another offer yet. But after Miami got involved, I received invitations to negotiate.
My decision to come to Miami was correct, as the club had an interesting project. We have newcomers who want to keep playing, winning, and we’re in the ideal environment for that.
I’m 34 years old, and I’m lucky to have won everything with Barcelona and the national team. I’m here to do my best in healthy competition. Having only been here for 3-4 days, it feels like I’ve been here all my life. I hope to play and win every title.”
After starting his first training sessions with the team, Alba said he was impressed with what he saw and was pleased with his choice: “I’m really happy. We can do many things. The important thing is that I feel important to the trust of coach Martino, the friendliness of the teammates.”
