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First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records

First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records

Nian Zhou

2024-07-10 09:12Published in Shandong Premier League commentator, Tencent Football Contributing Writer and creator in the field of sports

On July 10, Beijing time, in the semifinals of the Copa America, Argentina played against Canada, Messi scored the first goal of the tournament, breaking the 266-day goal drought of the national team's official matches!

First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records

Although Messi has left the European arena, his performance in the MLS is still quite good, contributing 12 goals and 9 assists in 12 league games this season. After winning the World Cup, he did not choose to quit the national team and continued to aim to defend the Copa America title.

In the group stage of this Copa America, Messi started the first two games, gave one assist, and missed the third round due to injury. In the quarter-finals against Ecuador, he still did not score and missed a penalty in the penalty shootout, but fortunately Martin performed bravely.

In the semi-final against Canada, Messi continued to start, partnering Alvarez with a double striker. In the 12th minute, Messi shared the ball with the outside instep, Di Maria cut inside on the right side and knocked horizontally, and Messi's left-footed long-range shot in front of the penalty area was slightly off.

First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records

In the 44th minute, Di Maria crossed from the right, Messi buckled with his left foot in the penalty area, and then shot with his right foot slightly off.

First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records

In stoppage time of the first half, Messi shot with his left foot at the top of the arc, but unfortunately it hit high.

First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records

In the 51st minute of the second half, Enzo pushed with his right foot, and Messi touched the ball into the net, and finally scored the first goal of this Copa America!

First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records
First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records

The data shows that, first, Messi made his 38th appearance in the Copa America and continued to refresh his own all-time appearance record in the Copa America. Second, Messi has scored in 6 different Copa Americas, tying Ziziño and tying for the first in history!

Third, Messi ended a 266-day goal drought in official matches for the national team, and the last time he scored was a brace against Peru in the World Preliminary Tournament on October 18, 2023.

Fourth, Messi scored his 14th goal in the Copa America, tied for fifth all-time, just three goals away from goalscorers Wang Ziziño and Mendes. Fifth, counting the 13 goals in the World Cup, Messi has scored 27 goals in the tournament and continues to refresh his all-time goal record! Ronaldo is second with 25 goals and Cristiano Ronaldo has 22 goals, a difference of 5 goals. It is worth mentioning that Ronaldo has not scored in this European Championship and has been eliminated.

First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records

Sixth, Messi scored his first goal against Canada for the second time, and has scored goals from 38 different teams in his national team career.

Seventh, Messi's 109th goal in his national team career, and eighth, his career total goals reached 838, both of which set a new all-time goal record for a South American player held by him.

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  • First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records
  • First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records
  • First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records
  • First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records
  • First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records
  • First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records
  • First goal! Messi broke the 266-day goal drought and was the first person in the history of the 6 Copa America to score a goal, setting 8 records

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