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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Argentine icon has another Copa crown</li><li>Remains the most decorated player in history</li><li>Plenty for Herons co-owner to smile about</li></ul>

Lionel Messi delivers another ‘special night’ for David Beckham at Inter Miami as Man Utd legend salutes 45-trophy superstar & special new third kit

<p>Argentine enigma Messi was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/44-trophies-lionel-messi-all-time-record-very-good-hands-inter-miami-tata-martino-historic-leagues-cup/blt4c0a84c28d5bf241 " target="_blank">already the most decorated player of all-time</a> heading into the 2024 Copa America. He has enhanced that record after savouring more continental glory and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/one-more-record-breaking-lionel-messi-celebrates-trophy-win-no-45-wife-antonela-three-sons-join-argentina-copa-america-celebrations/blt200b8b09f6457b50" target="_blank">landing the 45th piece of silverware in his remarkable career</a>.</p><div class="affiliate-button-container theme-1" data-name="Apple TV"><div class="affiliate-button"><img class="logo" height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2de198b67da95a2e/65709d2436cf7d0407034ef9/Apple_TV.png" style="width: 72px; height: 40px;"><span class="affiliate-text">Get the MLS Season Pass today!</span></div><a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=goal_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l39UY" class="affiliate-button-link" target="_blank">Stream games now</a></div>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>That achievement has been recognised after rejoining the ranks at Inter Miami. Messi is unable to take to the field at present, with an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-lionel-messi-ankle-swells-size-golf-ball-argentina-inter-miami-superstar-tears-injury-copa-america-final-colombia/bltfebca9f5b14d26cd" target="_blank">unfortunate ankle injury suffered on Copa final duty</a>. He had to wear a protective boot when being paraded to supporters at Chase Stadium.</p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt8128a0e593e7d8f0/becks%20messi%2045.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt8128a0e593e7d8f0/becks%20messi%2045.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt8128a0e593e7d8f0/becks%20messi%2045.jpg?format=jpg" alt="David Beckham Messi 45 trophies" data-source="Instagram" data-copyright="Instagram" data-portal-copyright="Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:blt8128a0e593e7d8f0;width:455;height:715"></picture>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Messi was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-lionel-messi-45-titles-celebrated-epic-fashion-inter-miami-fireworks-display-tribute-mls-win-chicago-fire/blt3fb2924d4e1a609c" target="_blank">presented with a unique gift by Inter Miami </a>prior to their MLS clash with the Chicago Fire, with a special video also pieced together in his honour. Beckham has added his voice to those saluting the eight-time Ballon d'or winner.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Ex-England captain Beckham, who is now a co-owner in South Florida, also delighted in seeing the Herons wear their new third kit for the first time – despite being on home soil – with said <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-inter-miami-third-kit-mls-side-nfl-inspired-jersey/blt5774c70bc220be8b" target="_blank">jersey paying homage to the sporting “heritage” of Miami</a>.</p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt49551151ca8b525d/becks%20miami%20green.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt49551151ca8b525d/becks%20miami%20green.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt49551151ca8b525d/becks%20miami%20green.jpg?format=jpg" alt="David Beckham Inter Miami third kit" data-source="Instagram" data-copyright="Instagram" data-portal-copyright="Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:blt49551151ca8b525d;width:460;height:550"></picture>

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Lionel Messi delivers another ‘special night’ for David Beckham at Inter Miami as Man Utd legend salutes 45-trophy superstar & special new third kit | Goal.com English Kuwait

Lionel Messi has delivered another “special night” for David Beckham at Inter Miami, with the Manchester United icon saluting the 45-trophy superstar.

Lionel Messi delivers another ‘special night’ for David Beckham at Inter Miami as Man Utd legend salutes 45-trophy superstar &amp; special new third kit