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Messi Makes History with 45th Trophy in Copa America 2024 Victory

Lionel Messi, the illustrious captain of Argentina, has solidified his legacy in football history by clinching a record-breaking 45th trophy.
His latest triumph came as Argentina secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Colombia in the 2024 Copa America final, a match in which Messi contributed for 60 minutes.
This milestone surpasses the previous record of 44 trophies held by his former Barcelona teammate Dani Alves.
Messi’s trophy haul is a testament to his unparalleled career spanning both club and international football.
During his tenure at Barcelona, he amassed 35 titles, underscoring his instrumental role in the club’s success over the years.
His journey with the Argentine national team has seen him lift prestigious trophies such as the Copa America in 2021 and now again in 2024, further cementing his status as a football icon on the global stage.
Beyond his contributions at Barcelona and Argentina, Messi continued to add to his trophy cabinet after joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2021.
His time in France has seen him secure three additional trophies, including consecutive Ligue 1 titles and the Trophee des Champions.
Notably, Messi’s accolades extend beyond Europe, as he captured the Olympic gold medal at Beijing 2008 and more recently claimed the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina.
His accomplishments also include lifting the Leagues Cup 2023 trophy during his stint with Inter Miami.
With an unmatched collection of honors, including eight Ballon d’Or awards, Lionel Messi’s legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time continues to grow, marked by his extraordinary talent, determination, and unparalleled success on the pitch.
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Amorim Says Man United’s Late FA Cup Win Wasn’t “Fergie Time”

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has downplayed suggestions that their dramatic FA Cup win over Leicester City was another case of “Fergie time.”
United struggled in the first half, failing to register a shot on target for the third time this season. Leicester took the lead before halftime when Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored on the rebound after Wilfred Ndidi’s shot was saved.
Joshua Zirkzee equalized in the second half, and just when extra time seemed inevitable, Harry Maguire headed in a 93rd-minute winner from Bruno Fernandes’ free kick.
Speaking to ITV after the match, Amorim admitted the team must improve but dismissed any comparisons to Sir Alex Ferguson’s era.
“We had to believe until the end, but this had nothing to do with Fergie time. Our performance needs to be much better, with and without the ball,” he said.
He also took responsibility for the team’s struggles, adding, “We lacked energy in the first half but played with more urgency after the break. It was a good result, but not a good performance.
When a team doesn’t perform or improve, the coach is responsible. Now, we focus on learning and getting better for the next game.”
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Pepe Reveals that Ronaldo Offered Him Part of His Salary to Keep Him at Real Madrid

Pepe has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo once offered him part of his salary in a bid to keep him at Real Madrid.
Pepe spent years as a key figure in Madrid’s defense alongside Sergio Ramos, earning a reported £110,000 per week. However, in 2017, he chose to leave as a free agent and signed with Besiktas, despite Ronaldo’s efforts to make him stay.
Ronaldo, who was on a £365,000 weekly wage at the time, even offered to give Pepe a portion of his earnings. But Pepe declined, explaining that money wasn’t the reason for his departure.
“I told him I couldn’t stay because of certain difficulties, and he said, ‘If it’s about money, mate, I’ll give you part of mine!’ But I told him no. It wasn’t about that. I just wanted to enjoy football again, so I chose to go to Turkey,” Pepe shared in an interview with Renascenca.
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Ademola Lookman Set to Return for Atalanta This Month After Knee Injury

Ademola Lookman is set to make a comeback for Atalanta before the month ends.
Lookman sustained a knee injury in training last month and has been sidelined since then. His absence made him miss Atalanta’s last three matches in all competitions.
Unfortunately, Lookman won’t be available for either leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off against Club Brugge. However, according to Transfermarkt, he is expected to be fit in time for Atalanta’s Serie A clash with Empoli on February 23.
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