MIAMI: Lionel Messi was celebrated at a red carpet event on Thursday, where he received a prestigious award from MARCA, recognizing him as the player with the most collective titles in history. The award underscores Messi’s remarkable career accomplishments and his recent successes with Inter Miami, including the acquisition of the MLS Supporters Shield title.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event featured a red carpet entrance that saw prominent figures attending this extraordinary occasion. Notable attendees included Inter Miami officials Jorge Mas and Xavier Asensi, along with former NBA player and Real Madrid Euroleague alumnus Salah Mejri. Mejri, who also played for the Dallas Mavericks, joined the gathering to honor Messi’s achievements.

Jorge Mas, co-owner of Inter Miami, addressed the media on the red carpet, highlighting Messi’s influence on the team. As the club prepares for its playoff debut, Mas expressed optimism about Messi’s impact, stating, “We hope he keeps scoring goals, and
that we get the win here Saturday to get the points record and celebrate the Supporters Shield at our home. Hopefully, this gives us momentum to go and try to win the MLS Cup, which is our next goal.”

With this new accolade, Lionel Messi continues to enrich his illustrious collection of honors. As he sets his sights on guiding Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup title, the football icon remains steadfast in his pursuit of excellence.