#748Career GoalLegendary
“In a Copa América quarter-final Argentina already lead 2–0 when Messi caps a dominant captain’s display with a stoppage-time third against Ecuador, sealing a 1+2 masterclass and pushing his international tally to career goal 748 and Copa América goal 13.”
Knockout Stage
Year2021
Copa América#13
2020/21'#44
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeFree Kick
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2021#927
2021 Copa América · Quarter-Final2021-07-03 · 22:00:00
0-3
Ecuador
Argentina
1G2A
With Argentina chasing their first major title in years, Messi completely took over this Copa América quarter-final against a dangerous Ecuador side. He carved them open with two perfectly timed assists before sealing the night with a trademark free-kick, embodying the leader and playmaker he had grown into for the national team. This performance cemented the sense that Argentina’s run to the trophy was being driven by a focused, all‑action Messi at the peak of his influence.
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0-2→0-3
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