Lionel Messi sets a guards record for the America's Cup

Argentina forward Lionel Messi has managed to set a record for the number of matches in the America's Cup.

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In the match against Canada, Lionel Messi appeared in the starting lineup. This match was Messi's 35th in the Copa America. By this indicator, he became the absolute record holder. It's worth noting that Lionel Messi also became the first Argentine to play in seven Copa America.

It should be added that the Argentine national team won a comfortable 2-0 victory, with Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scoring goals.