Icon of Argentina and Barcelona In the wee hours of Friday, Lionel Messi inscribed his name yet again into the annals of international football history.
His performance in his nation’s Copa América opening match contributed just as much.
Lionel Scaloni’s men faced Canada in Atlanta, Georgia, in their first game en route to what all Argentines will be hoping becomes a successful defense of the nation’s Copa crown.
Ultimately, the Albiceleste experienced a successful beginning thanks to goals from Lautaro Martinez and Julián Álvarez.
Meanwhile, captain and icon Lionel Messi was crucial, providing his team’s second assist while putting on yet another outstanding individual performance.
And as previously mentioned, the 36-year-old made history for himself in the process.
As disclosed by Mister Chip, the Spanish statistician:
“Messi is the FIRST player to have participated in at least 7 different Copa América editions in the tournament’s history.”
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