The player closest to Messi in the dressing room is not Iniesta or Xavi, but right-back Dani Alves.
Messi and Alves together created a series of goals and championships for Barca. Photo: Reuters
Alves joined Barca in the summer of 2008. Since then, a close relationship has formed between this defender and Lionel Messi both in the dressing room and in real life.
“In the dressing room, Barca players always live happily together, but with Alves I feel a little more close. When he first came to Barca, we played together on the right wing. We had a lot of friends. “Time spent both on the field and in real life, gradually forming a great friendship. This also helps a lot in matches,” Messi said in an interview in the 4-4-2 newspaper dated 23rd. /4.
Messi’s revelation came at a sensitive period. Currently, Barca and Alves have not reached an agreement to extend the contract. If negotiations fail, Alves will leave on a free transfer this summer.
Messi has long been considered the most important player at Barca. When the late coach Tito Vilanova resigned in the summer of 2013, many reports said that M10 himself recommended Tata Martino to the team’s leadership.
Messi’s influence was also recently personally confirmed by President Josep Bartomeu when he affirmed that this player will forever have a place at Barca. Messi currently holds the record of scoring 400 goals for the Catalan team and has contributed to countless successes over the past 10 years.
With the number 43, Lionel Messi and Dani Alves are the two players who have won the most collective titles in football history.
The number of titles won in a career is one of the important criteria to evaluate a player’s level of success. In this regard, Messi and Alves are leading with 43 championships. Two legends Andres Iniesta and Ryan Giggs ranked 3rd and 5th respectively while Ronaldo held 6th place.
Below is a list of 10 players with the most collective titles in football history.
Players who have won the most titles in history: Messi No. 1, Ronaldo promoted thanks to the World Cup – Photo 1.
The players who have won the most titles in history (Photo: Emilio Sansolini)
= 9. Vitor Baia
Number of collective titles: 34
The former Portuguese goalkeeper had 16 extremely successful years with Porto with 10 national championships, 6 national cups, and 9 super cups. However, Baia’s biggest title came in the 2003/2004 season when Porto won the Champions League under “Special One” Jose Mourinho.
Besides, Baia also spent 2 years playing for Barca, promptly pocketing 5 more titles.
= 9. Sergio Busquets
Number of collective titles: 34
Busquets owns a collection of titles that every player dreams of. At the club level, the 35-year-old midfielder has won the Champions League three times and won La Liga nine times. In the national team shirt, Busquets also successfully conquered the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 with Spain.
At this time, Busquets left Europe to go to Inter Miami to play football with Messi. This player has the opportunity to increase the number of titles when Inter Miami just reached the Leagues Cup final.
Players who have won the most titles in history: Messi No. 1, Ronaldo promoted thanks to the World Cup – Photo 2.= 6. Kenny Dalglish
Number of collective titles: 35
During his career, Sir Kenny Dalglish played 338 matches for Celtic and 515 matches for Liverpool, winning many titles with these two clubs. Therefore, Dalglish was included in the English and Scottish Football Hall of Fame.
Besides, he also pocketed 3 more British Home titles with the Scottish national team. However, in 1984, the British Home title was abolished.
= 6. Gerard Pique
Number of collective titles: 35
Pique had 4 seasons playing for MU but was not used. Joining Barca in 2008 was the right decision for the Spanish midfielder. At the home team Nou Camp, Pique pocketed a total of 30 titles, becoming one of the most decorated players in the club’s history.
In November 2022, Pique announced his retirement at the age of 35.
= 6. Cristiano Ronaldo
Number of collective titles: 35
During his career, Ronaldo had the opportunity to play for a series of top European giants such as MU, Real or Juventus and won countless big and small titles. Last week, Ronaldo increased his number of collective titles to 35 when he and Al Nassr won the Arab Club Championship Cup. Thanks to that, Ronaldo promoted to 6th place on the list.
The above trophy received a lot of attention because it was designed almost like the World Cup trophy, Ronaldo’s only missing major title.
Players who have won the most titles in history: Messi No. 1, Ronaldo promoted thanks to the World Cup – Photo 3.
= 5. Ryan Giggs
Number of collective titles: 36
Ryan Giggs is a symbol of loyalty in football when he only played for one club in his career: MU. In the “Red Devils” shirt, he won 13 Premier League championships, 2 Champions Leagues, 4 FA Cups.
In addition, Giggs had a period of time as interim coach and assistant head coach for MU.
= 3. Maxwell
Number of collective titles: 37
During his playing days, Maxwell was not highly appreciated. However, the Brazilian player had the opportunity to stay with Barca and PSG during the period of great success of these two teams. Accordingly, Maxwell has 8 titles in 3 years at Barca, 14 titles in 6 years at PSG.
After retiring in 2017, Maxwell is currently the assistant technical director for PSG Club.
= 3. Andres Iniesta
Number of collective titles: 37
Iniesta was Barca’s mainstay during the most successful period in the club’s history. The 39-year-old midfielder and the Nou Camp team won two trebles in the 2009-2010 and 2014-2015 seasons. Besides, Iniesta also pocketed 2 Euro championships and 1 World Cup.
At the age of 39, Iniesta is still playing hard. Recently, Iniesta signed a contract to play football for Emirates Club of the UAE.
= 1. Dani Alves
Number of collective titles: 43
Considered the best right-back in history, Alves won 39 titles during his time playing for Juventus, Sao Paulo, PSG, and FC Barcelona. In addition, Alves also won the Copa America (twice) and the Confederations Cup (twice) with the Brazilian team.
The only major title Alves is missing is the World Cup championship.
Players who have won the most titles in history: Messi No. 1, Ronaldo promoted thanks to the World Cup – Photo 4.= 1. Lionel Messi
Number of collective titles: 43
Messi’s greatness is beyond dispute. Not only does he hold the record for the number of Golden Balls (7 times), the Argentine superstar is also the player who has won the most collective titles. Once criticized for being unlucky in the national team shirt, Messi has shattered doubts by winning the 2021 Copa America and especially the 2022 World Cup.
On the morning of August 16, Messi’s Inter Miami reached the Leagues Cup final after a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union. Just defeat Nashville in the final match, Messi will officially surpass Dani Alves.
