Lionel Messi is on a mission, to offer a title to an Argentina team that has not won anything since 2008 and the Beijing Games. On the night of Saturday to Sunday, the Barcelonan offered a new recital during the authoritarian victory against Ecuador (3-0) in the quarterfinals of the Copa America.
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The number 10 delivered two assists by placing Rodrigo De Paul in orbit, who only had to push the ball to the bottom (40th), and Lautaro Martinez, who only had to deceive the goalkeeper (84th ).
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As boss, Messi decided to conclude the idyllic evening of the Albiceleste himself by scoring a splendid new goal from a direct free kick (90th + 3). Before that, he had found the inside of the post on a cross strike from the left (25th).
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Four goals and four assists
This XXL performance allows the six-time Ballon d’Or to be both the top scorer (4) and the best passer (4) in the competition. Argentina continues its flawless punctuated by four victories for a draw in the opening of the tournament against Chile (1-1).
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