Lionel Messi Becomes A Football Legend With 45th Trophy

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[{"selector":"#anim-2b198c7f-e3f5-404c-b34f-9db929bdb8a4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Overall, the Argentinian has accumulated an astounding 1,212 goals and assists in 1,068 games, comprising 838 goals and 374 assists.

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