#315Career AssistLegendary
“In a tense Copa América semi-final deadlocked at 0–0, Messi threads the early pass that slices Colombia open and springs Lautaro Martínez free, breaking the stalemate and pushing Argentina toward the final as he logs career assist number 315.”
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Year2021
Copa América#17
2020/21'#17
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2021 Copa América · SF2021-07-06 · 22:00:00
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Colombia
Argentina
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On his 150th cap for Argentina, Messi leads a tense Copa América semi-final, slicing Colombia open with a sharp assist and relentless dribbling to earn Man of the Match and drag his country to the brink of ending their 28-year drought.
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Scorer: Lautaro Martínez
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