COPA Lionel Messi now world’s 001
The Argentina captain sealed his 45th career title in the early hours of Monday morning, as his side defeated Colombia 1-0 in the 2024 Copa América final.
Lautaro Martinez came off the bench to score the crucial goal in the 112th minute of extra time, after a tightly contested and scoreless regulation period had concluded.
Martinez sprinted to the bench to hug Messi after scoring the crucial goal, concluding a thrilling night in Rio de Janeiro.
The 37-year-old superstar left with an ankle injury in the 66th minute, but his teammates secured the win and Argentina’s second consecutive Copa América title. Messi, who missed the Player of the Tournament award, has now surpassed his former Barcelona teammate Dani Alves as football’s most decorated player.
