Messi sets all-time record for Copa America appearances

ATLANTA: Argentina captain Lionel Messi broke the record for the number of appearances at Copa America finals when he started his 35th game against Canada in their Group A clash on Thursday.

Messi, Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer and most-capped player, moved ahead of former Chilean goalkeeper Sergio Livingstone, who set the record in 1953.

The 36-year-old made his Copa America debut at 20 years old in 2007, winning the tournament in 2021.

Messi has scored 13 goals and provided 17 assists at the Copa America.