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VIDEO: Lionel Messi's 45 titles celebrated in epic fashion by Inter Miami as Argentina superstar given fireworks display & moving tribute before watching his team earn crucial MLS win over Chicago Fire

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<p>The Herons were back in action on Saturday when playing host to the Chicago Fire. Their talismanic No.10 played no part in that contest after <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">suffering an unfortunate ankle injury in the 2024 Copa America final</a> – with that knock leaving him in tears on the bench.</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?

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Love this tribute made by <a href="https://twitter.com/InterMiamiCF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@InterMiamiCF</a>  to celebrate Leo Messi’s 4️⃣5️⃣ titles <a href="https://t.co/Z9MVi2AAla">pic.twitter.com/Z9MVi2AAla</a></p>— Leo Messi 🔟 Fan Club (@WeAreMessi) <a href="https://twitter.com/WeAreMessi/status/1814902030269354395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-inter-miami-argentine-mls-fixture-antonela-thiago-third-kit/blt0b31e6ab2facae73" target="_blank">Messi was at Chase Stadium</a> to see Inter Miami – who were <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-inter-miami-third-kit-mls-side-nfl-inspired-jersey/blt5774c70bc220be8b" target="_blank">donning their new third kit</a> in a home fixture – claim a vital 2-1 victory. The Argentine’s former Barcelona team-mate, Jordi Alba, netted the winning goal for Tata Martino’s side in the 75th minute.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Before a ball was kicked in that contest, Inter Miami saluted the efforts of <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">their history-making captain</a>. An elaborate show was put on for Messi - which featured a video highlighting some of his most memorable triumphs, along with fireworks and the presentation of a special picture in which his trophy wins were worked into a ‘45’ montage.</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Celebrando los 4️⃣5️⃣ 🏆 del 🔟 🐐 <a href="https://t.co/j99X16FuXe">pic.twitter.com/j99X16FuXe</a></p>— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) <a href="https://twitter.com/InterMiamiCF/status/1814839886752436364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Messi will be hoping to add to his medal collection with Inter Miami over the coming months. There has been talk of him being <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-miss-leagues-cup-title-defence-inter-miami-ankle-injury-warning-copa-america/bltc9c2276fde23270b" target="_blank">forced to sit out the defence of a Leagues Cup crown</a>, as he works his way back to fitness, but he will have a leading role to play in their ongoing bid for MLS Cup glory.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

VIDEO: Lionel Messi's 45 titles celebrated in epic fashion by Inter Miami as Argentina superstar given fireworks display & moving tribute before watching his team earn crucial MLS win over Chicago Fire | Goal.com US

Lionel Messi has taken his record-breaking collection of trophies to 45, with Inter Miami paying homage to that achievement in an epic celebration.

VIDEO: Lionel Messi&apos;s 45 titles celebrated in epic fashion by Inter Miami as Argentina superstar given fireworks display &amp; moving tribute before watching his team earn crucial MLS win over Chicago Fire