In what came as shocking news for football fans across the world, FC Barcelona announced that their star Lionel Messi will not sign a new contract with the club.
The Argentine superstar, whose contract ended with the club after the 2020-21 season, was expected to sign a new contract but the club's announcement on Thursday, means that Messi will not don the famous blue and garnet this season.
After graduating from La Masia, FC Barcelona's youth system, Messi made his senior professional debut in 2004 and played for the Spanish giants for the last 17 years. He is Barcelona's most-capped player of all time appearing in 778 matches for the club. He is also the club's all-time highest goalscorer with 670 goals to his name.
Messi has won every trophy with Barcelona, which includes 10 La Liga and four Champions League titles. He has won the treble twice in his career - 2009-10 and 2014-15 seasons.
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Along with club titles, Messi has also won several individual accolades over the years, which includes a record six Ballon d'Or awards.
How many awards and trophies has Lionel Messi won at Barcelona?
Trophies
| Trophy | No. of titles |
|---|---|
| La Liga | 10 |
| Copa del Rey | 7 |
| Spanish Super Cups | 8 |
| Champions League | 4 |
| European Super Cups | 3 |
| Club World Cups | 3 |
| Total | 45 |
Individual awards
| Award | Years |
|---|---|
| Golden Ball | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 |
| UEFA Men's Player of the Award | 2009, 2011, 2015 |
| European Golden Shoe | 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Pichichi Trophy | 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Champions League top scorer | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 |
| Best striker in Champions League | 2019 |
| La Liga Player of the Year | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Best Player in Club World Cup | 2009, 2011 |
| Club World Cup Golden Boot | 2011 |
| FIFA The Best | 2019 |
| Total | 40 |