On the morning of June 15, in the final friendly match before Copa America 2024, Messi contributed to Argentina’s 4-1 win over Guatemala.
Messi shines in a friendly match before Copa America.
Messi shines in a friendly match before Copa America.
“La Albiceleste” suddenly conceded first after an own goal in the 4th minute by Lisandro Martinez.
In the 12th minute, taking advantage of a mistake by the opponent’s defense, Messi scored the equalizer for the home team. Many fans joked that this was the easiest goal of the former Barcelona star’s career.
The Inter Miami striker was also the one who set the score 4-1 for the South American representative. Receiving a pass from Julian Alvarez, Messi shot the ball close to the goal, completing the double.
Lautaro Martinez scored the remaining 2 goals for Argentina. In particular, Leo was the assister in the goal that increased the score to 3-1. Number 10 also had a dangerous free kick, but the ball hit the post and flew out.
This is considered a positive sign for Messi before the 2024 Copa America. In the previous friendly match, the team captain did not play too much of a role during his time on the field.
Messi is having an impressive season with Inter Miami. Before joining the national team, he had 12 goals in MLS and was a candidate for the top scorer title this season.
Although not ruling out the possibility of continuing to participate in the 2026 World Cup, Copa America 2024 is still predicted by many people to be Leo’s last international tournament with his teammates on the team.
Argentina comes to Copa America 2024 as the defending champion. The goal of coach Lionel Scaloni’s team in this year’s tournament is nothing other than protecting this position. On the morning of June 21, “La Albiceleste” will meet Canada in the first match of Group A.
