Headed into Tuesday’s semifinal against Canada, Messi had gone four games without finding the back of the net, including a failed Panenka in a penalty kick shootout against Ecuador in the quarterfinal.
The Athletic was at the match to dissect the key plays…How did Messi score his first goal of Copa America 2024?
Argentina’s second goal started with a Messi burst into the Canada penalty area.
Messi is now onto 109 goals by scoring his first goal of this summer’s Copa America to double the Argentine lead against Canada.
Messi, 37, is 21 goals behind the record holder, his great rival, the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo who has 130 goals.
Persons:
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Locations:
Argentina, New Jersey, Canada