Lionel Messi is currently playing Copa America 2024. This may be one of the last chances we have to see him play in international competitions.
Lionel Messi is playing the Copa America 2024. He’s wearing the number 10 jersey as Argentina’s national team captain.
He’s already contributing to the tournament’s success. According to Forbes, each game is expected to generate around $20 million in profits. And, as of now, the group stage is averaging 51,592 fans per game.
There has been some speculation around Messi’s age and physical condition. But the truth is that given that the Argentina national team is currently at its peak — having won the last two major tournaments — Messi’s participation was to be expected. He has already stated that he will keep playing as long as he feels fine with it, and as long as he can still contribute to the team.
When can you see Messi play in Copa America?
Messi has played plenty of games this Copa América. The first one, versus Canada, which the Latin American team beat 2–0, and the second one versus her neighbor country, Chile, which Argentina beat 1–0.
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Argentina subsequently clashed against Peru and Ecuador, but Messi was absent against the duel with Peru.
How many games can Messi potentially play in Copa América?
In the best-case scenario, a national team can play up to six games in this edition of Copa América. But how many games Messi plays depends on his health and on tactical decisions from the squad’s manager.
Why is this edition of Copa América relevant?
Lionel Messi and the Argentinian team are at the peak of their performances in international tournaments. Having won the last Copa América — held in Brazil in 2021 — and the last FIFA World Cup — contested in Qatar in 2022 — should Argentina win this edition, it would mark the third big international soccer event won by Messi, all in the short span of three years.
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Even if Argentina does not win, the matches are sure to be battles worth watching. On a much sadder note, we do not know for how long we will be able to see Messi play. There is no certainty at all on this matter, and the answer will probably depend on various factors such as his health and motivation.
In fact, Messi’s team companion Ángel Di María, another soccer legend, has already announced his retirement from international matches after this edition of Copa América, and he is 8 months younger than Messi.
Where can you buy tickets for Copa América 2024?
It is clear that stakes are high at this edition of Copa América, and that we have a plethora of reasons to stay tuned to our TVs and not miss any match. Furthermore, for those lucky enough to be in the States during this month, tickets are still available at the box office and official resellers.
Tickets range from about $300 for the cheapest options in the Group stage, to more than $1000 for the final game. You can buy them at the official website.
Participate in Messi’s Legacy with his signed boots project
Even if you cannot buy a ticket to see Messi play in a live game, there is still a way in which you can take home a special piece of memorabilia and memorialize one of the greatest players soccer has ever witnessed.
Almost as famous as his wearer, the boots that Messi has worn over his career are a symbol of skill and sportsmanship. From shoes crafted especially for him to multicolor cleats that became as much fashion wear as they were sportswear, boots related to soccer’s finest superstar have become collectibles that many fans crave to have, as a form of celebration of Messi’s career.
One way to be a part of Messi’s story and legacy is by owning the exclusive Genesis Edition boots produced by Join The Planet, an organization officially endorsed by Messi.
The Genesis Edition is a replica of Lionel Messi’s iconic left boot. It was designed alongside the soccer player and is made of plastic waste and fishing nets recovered from rivers and oceans from different parts of the world, such as Thailand, China, and Indonesia. The texture of this authentic, limited-time boot resembles the waves and blue waters you can help protect by buying one: every shoe is made up of more than 4 lbs of recycled plastic. On top of that: a part of the profit is used to support ecosystem-restoring programs.
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Because this boot is part of an official partnership with Messi himself, the design also displays a replica of his signature and comes with a digital certificate that registers the buyer as its legitimate owner. Affordable and official products are difficult to find, especially when they also come as a part of a sustainability effort. So this special shoe is not only a win for your pocket, but also a win for the planet, and, of course, a win for the die-hard Messi fan that lives inside of you, that wants to have something to remember the all-time best for the years to come.
Keep this special item on your shelf. Let it be a milestone that celebrates Messi’s legacy, which reaches out of soccer limits, and ventures into the important topics of sustainability and ecology. You can buy them on our website.
Find Messi’s boot and win one
If you’re following Copa America, you can take part in the #FindMessiBoot challenge.
To win, find Messi's piece of art in Miami and other cities where he will be playing. Take a picture of the signed boot, and then post your photo on social media with the #FindMessiBoot and #JoinThePlanet hashtags. Please locate, capture, share, and participate to become eligible to win a Genesis Boot.
Visit Join The Planet to learn more. Or buy the Join The Planet signed collectible boot by Leo Messi now!