Lionel took to the field at the age of 37 years and 20 days
Captain of the Argentina national team Lionel Messi set a new age record Copa America.
The striker started for the Albiceleste in the 2024 Copa America final against Colombia at the age of 37 years and 20 days, making him the oldest player in the history of the finals of this tournament to play the final from the first minute.
Messi spent 66 minutes on the field in the match against Colombia before leaving the field due to injury. At the tournament in the USA, the Inter Miami forward scored one goal and made one assist.
Argentina narrowly beat Colombia 1-0 in the tournament final. Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal for the Albiceleste in the 112th minute.
Lionel Scaloni’s team won the Copa for the second time in a row, retaining the title they won in 2021. At the same time, the Albiceleste took sole first place in terms of the number of trophies won (16 Cups), ahead of Uruguay.
Source: Sportarena
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