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#1 Win major silverware with Argentina
Messi has been at the receiving end of heavy criticism when it comes to his international career. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has struggled to mirror his club successes with the Argentina national team, having lost a series of finals with them in the last few years.
La Albiceleste lost the 2014 FIFA World Cup final to Germany before losing consecutive Copa America finals in 2015 and 2016.
Internationally, the Barcelona talisman has only won the under-20 World Cup and an Olympic gold medal which he won with his home country in Beijing 2008.
Argentina are once again trying their luck in the ongoing Copa America where they narrowly reached the quarter-finals after defeating Qatar 2-0.
The team will hope to get past Venezuela in the quarter-final stage to take yet another step towards their long-awaited dream. Winning the Copa America will also finally take some weight off Messi's shoulders and put an end to the criticisms surrounding his international exploits.
