What Keeps Lionel Messi Ahead Of Others In The Game Even At The Age Of 37?
Lionel Messi turned on the magic once again as he dramatically put on a show of why he will remain one of the greatest footballers to have ever played; scoring an incredible hat trick to give Argentina a comfortable 6-0 thrashing over Bolivia in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying on Tuesday evening. The 37-year-old superstar blasted at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, as his clinical finishing and creativity shaped Argentina’s other remarkable performance. Messi’s Game-Changing Strikes Messi got Argentina off the mark in the 19th minute when Marcelo Suarez of Bolivia made a defensive misjudgment which was capitalized on by Lautaro Martinez for Messi. Calm, cool and collected, Messi placed the ball perfectly into the bottom corner. On the eve of halftime, Messi did it again, this time setting up Martinez quite selflessly to score Argentina’s second goal following a sharp pass from Julian Alvarez. Shortly afterwards, Messi turned playmaker once again, this time chipping delicately to Alvarez who volleyed home to make it 3-0. A Dominant Second Half and Messi’s Signature Style Argentina totally dominated the second half. Thiago Almada scored his fourth and Messi added his two more to take his hat trick, including his signature dribbling and finishing style. His second of the evening was pure Messi: Inside from the left, he cut and shifted inside onto his right before sliding the ball into the bottom corner. Then, two minutes from the end, he finished it in fantastic style with a stunning combination move in which substitute Nico Paz was involved. Messi’s Fitness Routine Keeps Him Going for Longer Despite his advanced age of 37, Messi continues to demonstrate marvelous longevity. His presence of mind and agility are a result of heavy-duty workout routines, beginning with functional strength exercises, flexibility exercises, and an excellent diet. Most players break down after their mid-30s, but Messi has diligently upgraded his fitness routine over the years to ensure his body can last at its best, empowering him to be a decisive and dominating force at the elite level. Argentina is now leading the qualification standings very comfortably and behind this phenomenon, the incredible Messi without any signs of wearing out keeps fans and teammates inspired. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Copa America 2024: Prize Money And Tournament Winners
Argentina celebrated a record-extending 16th Copa America title after Lionel Messi’s team triumphed over Colombia 1-0 in the 2024 final on Monday morning. The match, a tense battle that remained goalless through regular time and stoppages, saw Lautaro Martinez become the hero by scoring the winning goal in the 112th minute of extra time. Copa America 2024 – Prize Money In terms of prize money, the Copa America 2024 awarded seven million dollars to the runner-up, Colombia and sixteen million dollars to the champions, Argentina. This prize money is distributed among the players, coaching staff, and the national federation, ensuring that everyone involved in the victory benefits financially. Most Copa America Titles in the tournament’s history. Copa America Winners List since tournament’s inception Full Copa America Winners List since tournament’s inception Year Winner Runner-up 2024 Argentina Colombia 2021 Argentina Brazil 2019 Brazil Peru 2016 Chile Argentina 2015 Chile Argentina 2011 Uruguay Paraguay 2007 Brazil Argentina 2004 Brazil Argentina 2001 Colombia Mexico 1999 Brazil Uruguay 1997 Brazil Bolivia 1995 Uruguay Brazil 1993 Argentina Mexico 1991 Argentina Brazil 1989 Brazil Uruguay 1987 Uruguay Chile 1983 Uruguay Brazil 1979 Paraguay Chile 1975 Peru Colombia 1967 Uruguay Argentina 1963 Bolivia Paraguay 1959 Uruguay Argentina 1959 Argentina Brazil 1957 Argentina Brazil 1956 Uruguay Chile 1955 Argentina Chile 1953 Paraguay Brazil 1949 Brazil Paraguay 1947 Argentina Paraguay 1946 Argentina Brazil 1945 Argentina Brazil 1942 Uruguay Argentina 1941 Argentina Uruguay 1939 Peru Uruguay 1937 Argentina Brazil 1935 Uruguay Argentina 1929 Argentina Paraguay 1927 Argentina Uruguay 1926 Uruguay Argentina 1925 Argentina Brazil 1924 Uruguay Argentina 1923 Uruguay Argentina 1922 Brazil Paraguay 1921 Argentina Brazil 1920 Uruguay Argentina 1919 Brazil Uruguay 1917 Uruguay Argentina 1916 Uruguay Argentina A Tournament Full Of History The Copa America, the world’s oldest international football tournament, has a fascinating and competitive history dating back to 1916. In its early years, Uruguay and Argentina were the dominant forces, with Uruguay clinching the first title and many more in the subsequent decades. Argentina enjoyed periods of success, particularly in the 1920s and later in the late 20th century. Brazil’s influence began to rise from the 1940s onward, with notable victories in 1997, 1999, 2004, and 2007. As the new millennium arrived, the tournament saw a mix of champions: Colombia celebrated their first win in 2001 and Chile made headlines by winning back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016. Recently, Argentina reasserted its football domination with victories in 2021 and 2024. This storied past of Copa America has been successful in producing a diverse array of champions that have emerged through the years. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Argentina’s Copa Chronicles: Titles and Messi’s Brilliance
Argentina now are just a win short of lifting the Copa America 2024 in the United States, having reached the final once again. Lionel Messi and his men defeated Canada 2-0 to book their spot in the title-decider. Let’s look into their historical record at the tournament, including titles won, games played and player records as they en route to Miami for the grand finale. Argentina’s Qualification for Copa America 2024 All 10 members of CONMEBOL qualified automatically for the 2024 Copa America, with Argentina entering as the reigning champions. Six CONCACAF nations complete the final 16 teams. Argentina’s Copa America Record Holders Argentina are level with rivals Uruguay as the joint most successful nation in the competition’s history, each boasting 15 titles. COUNTRY NUMBER OF TITLES YEARS WON Argentina 15 1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993, 2021 Uruguay 15 1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1956, 1959, 1967, 1983, 1987, 1995, 2011 Brazil 9 1919, 1922, 1949, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2019 Chile 2 2015, 2016 Paraguay 2 1953, 1979 Peru 2 1939, 1975 Bolivia 1 1963 Colombia 1 2001 Argentina have participated in all 47 editions of the Copa America, though they opted to withdraw from the tournament on four occasions: 1939, 1949, 1953, and 2001. ARGENTINA’S COPA AMERICA RECORDS TEAM GAMES WINS DRAWS LOSSES GOALS FOR GOALS AGAINST Argentina 207 131 43 33 482 183 \*Draws include games won or lost via penalty shootouts. Most Appearances PLAYER GAMES TOURNAMENTS Lionel Messi 38 7 Javier Mascherano 26 5 Sergio Aguero 24 5 Angel Di Maria 27 6 Javier Zanetti 22 5 Nicolas Otamendi 26 5 Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is Argentina’s leading appearance maker at the Copa America, aiming for more records in 2024. Messi surpassed Chile’s Sergio Livingstone to claim the appearance record with 38 games played across seven tournaments, achieving this milestone with his 90 minutes against Canada in the opening game of Copa America 2024. Most Goals PLAYER GOALS Norberto Mendez 17 Lionel Messi 14 Gabriel Batistuta 13 Jose Manuel Moreno 13 Herminio Maschio 11 Angel Labruna 10 The Inter Miami star also has 14 Copa America goals, surpassing Argentina greats Gabriel Batistuta and Jose Manuel Moreno at the 2024 tournament by scoring in the semifinal against Canada. However, Norberto Mendez still leads the way with 17 goals. Argentina has been a team to watch out for over the seasons. As they prepare for another shot at glory in 2024, the legacy of La Albiceleste continues to grow. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
