Lionel Messi’s Year, Featuring a CONMEBOL Copa América™ Title

Against Peru in the World Cup Qualifiers, the Argentine played his final match of 2024.

November 20, 2024
CONMEBOL Copa América™
  • The Rosario-born player won two titles and scored 30 goals.
  • He is the current top scorer of the South American Qualifiers.

Lionel Messi’s 2024 came to an end on November 19, with Argentina’s victory over Peru in the 12th round of the South American Qualifiers.


At 37 years old, the Rosario native completed a total of 42 matches this season, including games for Inter Miami and the Argentine national team.


He played 3,190 minutes, scored 30 goals, delivered 25 assists, took 166 shots, and provided 85 key passes. Messi also secured two major titles.




Two-Time CONMEBOL Copa América™ Champion


Lionel Messi played in the world’s oldest national team tournament for the seventh time. In the United States, he appeared in five matches, scored one goal (in the semifinal against Canada), and secured his second continental title.


Additionally, he became the player with the most appearances in CONMEBOL Copa América™ history, with 39 matches.


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Supporters’ Shield Champion


Wearing Inter Miami’s jersey, Messi won the Supporters’ Shield and secured a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.




Leader and Top Scorer in the Qualifiers


The “Number 10” has scored six goals in the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, where Argentina leads with 25 points.




Source: CONMEBOL.com/OPTA


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