Lionel Messi, the Argentina captain, has been named in Conmebol's 2024 Copa América team of the tournament, alongside four of his compatriots. Despite scoring just one goal and providing one assist in five appearances, Messi's impact was significant enough to secure his spot in the best XI.
The 37-year-old forward had to be substituted during the final against Colombia due to an ankle injury, but his contributions throughout the tournament did not go unnoticed. Inter Milan's Lautaro Martínez, who scored the decisive goal in the final, was also selected in the attacking line-up, along with Barcelona's Raphinha, the sole representative from Brazil.
