On June 20, 2024, Lionel Messi He became the player with the most appearances in the history of the CONMEBOL Copa América, reaching 35 games played. This milestone was achieved in the opening match of the 48th edition of the tournament, where the Argentine team faced Canada in it Mercedes-Benz Stadium de Atlanta, Georgia.
Messi, wearing the number 10 shirt, started this match, reaffirming his essential role in the Argentine team. This achievement adds to a career full of successes and records for the Rosario star, who debuted in the America Cup At only 20 years old, summoned by the then coach Alfio Basile.
Throughout his participation in the Copa America, Messi It has been directed by various technicians: Sergio Batista in 2011, Gerardo Martino in 2015 and 2016, and Lionel Scaloni in 2019, 2021 and 2024. Under the direction of these coaches, the Argentine captain has demonstrated his talent and leadership in each tournament.
Leo Messi insists in search of opening the scoring.
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In his six previous editions, Messi has achieved one title in 2021, three runners-up finishes in 2007, 2015 and 2016, a third place in 2019 and reached the quarter-finals in 2011. These achievements highlight not only his individual ability but also his commitment and consistency with the albiceleste team.
The trajectory of Leo Messi in the CONMEBOL Copa América It is not only a testament to his longevity and performance, but also to his importance in the history of South American football. With this new record, Lionel Messi continues to consolidate his legacy as one of the best footballers of all time.
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The ability to Lionel Messi It also makes him a victim of the adversaries who seek to stop him at any cost and in the inaugural duel of the Copa America 2024 between the National teams of Argentina and Canada has not been the exception.
The Argentine striker received a brutal kick in the final stretch of the match that set off alarm bells on the part of the team’s medical team. Lionel Scaloni, but that also worried fans around the world.
An error in the output of the Canada national team It triggered all the drama. Moise Bombito lost the ball under pressure Lautaro Martínez and this was left to Messibut in his desperation to recover the ball the Canadian swept over everything and hit the captain’s ankle.
Messi He was able to continue running to accompany Lautaro’s play that was finally stopped by Maxime Crepeau with a great intervention, but as soon as the ball went out the captain threw himself on the grass to request the assistance.
2024-06-21 05:38:51
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