Lionel Messi Named In 2024 Copa América Team Of The Tournament

Lionel Messi has been named in Conmebol’s 2024 Copa América Team of the Tournament, highlighting his influential role despite a challenging campaign.

Although Lionel Messi scored only one goal and provided one assist across five appearances, his presence in the tournament’s best XI showed his impact on Argentina’s successful campaign.

Lionel Messi, who played through an ankle injury, was substituted during the 2024 Copa America final’s 1-0 victory over Colombia on July 14, 2o24.

Joining him in the Team of the Tournament are four other Argentina players who were all instrumental to the success of the Argentine national football team.

Colombia’s James Rodríguez, who was named MVP, is included in midfield alongside Uruguay’s Manuel Ugarte and Argentina’s Rodrigo de Paul. Defenders feature Celtic’s Alistair Johnston, Colombia’s Davinson Sánchez,

Argentina’s Cristian Romero, and Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié. Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martínez, instrumental in Argentina’s defensive solidity, rounds out the team as the goalkeeper.