Messi Makes History: Argentine Superstar Sets New Copa America Record

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1 year ago

June 21, 2024

Lionel Messi

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has officially become the most-capped player in Copa America history, reaching 35 appearances in the tournament’s opening match against Canada on Thursday.

At 36 years old, Messi surpassed the previous record held jointly with Chilean goalkeeper Sergio Livingstone, who had 34 caps.

This milestone follows Messi’s participation in the final of the 2021 Copa America in Brazil, where Argentina emerged victorious.

Messi’s Copa America journey began in the 2007 tournament in Venezuela and has spanned seven editions since.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is on the brink of setting more records in this year’s competition.

He needs just four goals to tie with compatriot Norberto Mendez and Brazil’s Zizinho as the all-time top scorers in Copa America history, each with 17 goals.

Additionally, if Argentina wins the tournament, Messi would become the first captain to lead his team to back-to-back Copa America titles.

Liverpool manager, Slot reveals last conversation with Diogo Jota before death

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2 hours ago

July 4, 2025

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Liverpool manager, Arne Slot has revealed his last conversation with forward, Diogo Jota before his death.

Recall that Jota and his brother Andre Silva were killed in a car accident in Spain died on Thursday.

Speaking on the development, Slot revealed that he wished Jota all the best on his wedding in their final-ever conversation together.

“The last time we spoke, I congratulated Diogo [Jota] on winning the [UEFA] Nations League [with Portugal] and I wished him luck for his forthcoming wedding.

“In many ways, it was a dream summer for Diogo Jota and his family, which makes it all the more heartbreaking that it should end like this,” Slot lamented as he told Liverpool’s website.

Jota played a vital role for Slot’s team as they won the English Premier League title last term.

The 28-year-old has won several trophies at Anfield since joining the Reds from Wolves five years ago.

UEFA announce moment of silence for Diogo Jota, André Silva

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15 hours ago

July 3, 2025

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UEFA have announced a moment of silence in memory of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who sadly passed away on Thursday.

In the early hours of Thursday, both football stars died as a result of a car crash in Zamora, Spain.

In a post on their website, UEFA said a moment of silence will be observed at all UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 games taking place today and tomorrow in memory of the late players.

Reacting to the tragic news, President of UEFA, Aleksander Čeferin, said: “Just three weeks ago, I had the honour of presenting Diogo Jota with a medal after the UEFA Nations League final, a moment of joy, pride, and celebration that’ll now forever be burned in memory with sorrow.

“Rest in peace, dear Diogo. You’ll not be forgotten.”

Just last month, Jota got married to his long-time girlfriend, Rute Cardoso, in Porto.