Lionel Messi became the player with the most appearances in Copa América history on Thursday.©AFP
Argentine star Lionel Messi became the most capped player in Copa América history on Thursday, making 35 appearances in the tournament’s opening match against Canada. The 36-year-old has shared the record with Chilean goalkeeper Sergio Livingstone (34 caps) since playing in the 2021 Copa América final in Brazil, where Argentina triumphed. Messi’s appearances were spread across seven editions of the World Cup, starting with the 2007 tournament in Venezuela.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner could set more records in this year’s competition – he needs four goals to move level with compatriot Norberto Mendez and Brazilian Zizinho as Copa América’s all-time top scorer with 17 goals.
If Argentina win the tournament, Messi will also become the first captain to win consecutive tournaments.
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