Lionel Messi has only won the Champions League three times.

This UEFA statement has piqued the interest of many football fans.

According to the UEFA Champions League’s official website,

“Messi has won the Champions League three times, with Barcelona in 2009, 2011, and 2015.

“He was also a regular for the Spanish club when they won the trophy in 2006, but he was not part of their squad for the final.”