No, Lionel Messi is not universally recognised as the third generation football king. While he may be considered one of the greatest players of all time, there is no single definitive list of the greatest players in the sport. Messi has won many awards and has achieved incredible feats in his career, but there are other players who have also achieved greatness and there is no single player who can be considered the third generation football king.
Messi is the all-time leading goalscorer in La Liga, holds the record for most assists in a La Liga season, one of the few players to win three European Golden Shoes, and holds the record for most Ballon d'Or awards. He has also won a record six European Golden Shoes, and is one of the few players to have scored in 21 consecutive league games. Messi's achievements in the sport are remarkable, and he has made a huge contribution to football.
However, there are other players who have also achieved greatness in their careers, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona, and Pele. These players have also won many awards and have achieved incredible feats in the sport. While Messi may be considered one of the greatest players of all time, there is no single definitive list of the greatest players in the sport. Therefore, it would be difficult to say that Messi is the third generation football king.
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