In the first semi-final of the Copa America, Argentina took the lead through Julian Alvarez in the 22nd minute. The Manchester City star took a run from Rodrigo De Paul, dribbled past his defender and found the net between the goalkeeper's legs from 12 metres out. Argentina, the 2022 world champions, ended the match in the 51st minute, when Lionel Messi penetrated Enzo Fernandez's shot, completely deceiving goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau.
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has set another record, as no footballer has reached more World Cup finals with his national team than him.
Messi can prepare for his seventh final, this will be his fifth Copa final, he has also played in two World Cup finals.
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This was the 37-year-old global star's 109th goal for the national team, and he is only surpassed by Cristiano Ronaldo with 130 goals in the historical ranking.
Besides Argentina's goals, one of the most memorable scenes of the match was associated with the name of Rodrigo De Paul, the Atletico Madrid midfielder, who performed an absolutely ridiculous act,
When he fell to the ground with a painful face next to Stephen Eustachio who hadn't even touched him.
Argentina will meet the winner of the Uruguay-Colombia match in the Copa America final. The final will be held on Sunday in Miami.
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