Lionel Messi’s Argentina Beats James Rodriguez’s Colombia in Copa America 2024 Final
Lionel Messi’s Argentina faced off against James Rodriguez’s Colombia in the 2024 Copa America final at a sold-out Hard Rock Stadium on July 14. The intense match ended in a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes, leading to an extra 30 minutes of play much to the delight of the spectators. Despite neither Messi nor Rodriguez featuring in the extra time, Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez stepped up and scored a magnificent goal in the 112th minute to secure a 1-0 victory for La Albiceleste.
Top Five Players with Most Goals + Assists in Copa America 2024
#5 Maximiliano Araujo (Uruguay): 3 Goal Involvements
Uruguay’s Maximiliano Araujo contributed two goals and an assist in six games during the tournament. His standout performance came against Bolivia, where he scored a goal and provided an assist to secure a 5-0 victory for his team.
#4 Jhon Cordoba (Colombia): 4 Goal Involvements
Colombia’s Jhon Cordoba scored twice and assisted twice in six games, showcasing his attacking prowess and skill on the pitch. He played a crucial role in getting Colombia to the final of the Copa America.
#3 Jose Salomon Rondon (Venezuela): 4 Goal Involvements
Venezuela’s Jose Salomon Rondon was a standout player for his team, contributing three goals and an assist in four matches. Despite Venezuela’s early exit from the competition, Rondon’s performances did not go unnoticed.
#2 Lautaro Martinez (Argentina): 5 Goal Involvements
Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez emerged as the top scorer of the tournament, scoring five goals in six matches. Martinez’s impressive performances earned him the Golden Boot award for his goal-scoring prowess.
#1 James Rodriguez (Colombia): 7 Goal Involvements
Colombia’s James Rodriguez was the standout player of the tournament, racking up a goal and six assists in six appearances. Rodriguez’s exceptional performances earned him the Player of the Tournament award in the Copa America 2024.
