Sports News of Tuesday, 7 April 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA claim circulating online has suggested that Lionel Messi should only be credited with three UEFA Champions League titles rather than four. The argument centres on the 2006 final, when FC Barcelona defeated Arsenal FC 2–1 in Paris. According to statistics from UEFA, Messi is officially recognised as a four-time Champions League winner, having lifted the trophy with Barcelona in 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2015. As a result, Messi remains officially credited with four Champions League titles, the first coming in 2006 before he went on to play key roles in Barcelona’s later triumphs in 2009, 2011 and 2015. Messi’s record in the tournament remains unchanged, with four Champions League medals to his name.

Source: GhanaWeb April 07, 2026 16:53 UTC