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sportsmole.co.uk, 21 June 2024, 15:14
Argentina star Lionel Messi broke the Copa America appearance record in Thursday's 2-0 win over Canada in Atlanta.

The Copa America holders played out a goalless first period, before Messi came to the fore to help his side score two second-half goals.

The Inter Miami forward produced a defence-splitting pass to pick out Alexis Mac Allister, who teed up Julian Alvarez for a simple finish.

In the 88th minute, Messi picked up the ball in the Canadian half before sending Lautaro Martinez through on goal with a perfectly weighted pass, which allowed the Inter Milan forward to place a first-time finish through the legs of Maxime Crepeau.

Messi makes Copa America history

Not only did Messi produce another sublime performance, but he also created a piece of Copa America history with his presence in Thursday's victory.

Messi broke the all-time record for the most appearances at Copa America after featuring in his 35th match at the tournament.

The Argentina icon previously shared the record with Chile's legendary Copa America Sergio Livingstone, who made 34 appearances across six Copa America tournaments.

Messi is currently featuring at his seventh Copa America after making his first appearance at the 2007 competition in Venezuela.

Messi targeting Copa America scoring record

The forward, who will turn 37 on Monday, extended his Copa America assist record to 18 with his exquisite pass for Argentina's second goal against Canada.

Messi may now be targeting the competition's all-time scoring record, which is currently shared by Argentina's Norberto Mendez and Brazil's Zizinho.

Having netted 13 Copa America goals, Messi needs four more to equal the record and five goals to surpass all those who have gone before him.

It may prove to be a tough ask, but the Argentina legend has already scored four or more goals in two previous Copa America tournaments.

Messi netted five goals in the 2016 edition, before scoring four goals on his way to helping Argentina lift the trophy in 2021.

Argentina and Messi will be back in action on Wednesday night when they face Chile at the Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford.

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