In the years 2022 and 2023, Lionel Messi solidified his legacy in the world of football, perhaps etching his name as the greatest player the game has ever witnessed.

After a triumph at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, followed by an unprecedented eighth Ballon d'Or win it is fair to say he has been one of the best players ever if not the best to grace the field.

Messi's narrative took an unexpected turn last summer when he bid farewell to European football and embraced a new challenge in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami.

Despite competing in a supposedly "lower" league, the 36-year-old maestro showcased his prowess by steering Inter Miami to their inaugural trophy. This feat, in turn, positioned Messi as the player with the most trophies, a testament to his enduring excellence.

As the Argentine sensation enters the latter stages of his career, the year 2024 holds the promise of further record-breaking achievements. Messi, now donning the colors of Inter Miami and Argentina, may defy age and rewrite history.

Here are some potential milestones he could aim to surpass in the coming year for club and country:

1. Copa America Top Scorer Record:

Messi, with 14 goals in the Copa America, is close to surpassing the all-time top scorer record in the competition. Currently, just four goals away from the 17-goal benchmark held jointly by Norberto Mendez and Zizinho, Messi has great potential for a record-breaking spree this summer.

2. Most Copa America Appearances:

In the realm of longevity and consistency, Messi finds himself tied with former Chilean goalkeeper Sergio Livingstone at 34 appearances in the Copa America.

A mere presence in the upcoming tournament will put Messi at the summit, securing the record for the most appearances. Barring unforeseen circumstances, Messi is poised to add this feather to his illustrious cap.

3. Record for Inter Miami:

Since his move to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami in July, Messi could rewrite the club's history books by becoming its all-time top scorer by the end of 2024.

Needing 18 more goals and nine more assists, going by his current scoring and assisting rate it is a realistic and achievable goal.

4. Most International Goal Contributions:

A perennial rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo extends to the international stage, where Messi eyes the record for the most international goal contributions. Ronaldo presently holds the crown with 163 contributions, while Messi is hot on his heels with 159.

With a string of stellar performances for Argentina, Messi has a golden opportunity in 2024 to narrow the gap and potentially reclaim the title.