Lionel Messi's Confession About Goal Against Canada: Did He Really Touch the Ball?

 

Lionel Messi in action during the Argentina vs Canada match at the 2024 Copa America (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Zidscore.com-Lionel Messi's name is recorded as one of the goalscorers for the Argentine National Team in the duel against Canada. However, did Lionel Messi really give a significant touch to that goal?

Argentina faced Canada in the semifinals of the 2024 Copa America at MetLife Stadium. La Albiceleste won with a score of 2-0 in that match.

Argentina's two goals came from the actions of Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi. Alvarez's goal was created through a neat process, the result of a pass from Rodrigo De Paul.

Meanwhile, during Messi's goal process, there were two players who celebrated. In addition to Messi, Enzo Fernandez also celebrated.

Lionel Messi Goal Chronology

Lionel Messi's goal came in the 51st minute. This goal started from a throw-in. The ball was given to Lionel Messi who moved past the Canadian defender.

Messi then gave the goal to Rodrigo De Paul. From there, De Paul moved and released a cross. Messi was waiting in the middle to receive the ball.

However, a Canadian defender grabbed the ball and threw it away. The ball then ended up at Enzo Fernandez's feet. Having controlled it, Enzo released a kick which resulted in a goal for La Albiceleste.

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The goal went to Messi, who was deemed to have touched the ball. Messi's movement also contributed to blocking the view of the Canadian goalkeeper, who failed to catch the ball properly.

Did Lionel Messi Touch the Ball?

Lionel Messi was on the path of the ball towards the goal. La Pulga was also seen moving to deflect the ball and outwit the goalkeeper. However, was there a touch from Messi on the ball?

"I just put myself in the middle of it. I wasn't sure if Enzo's kick would go in. It was just a reflex," said Lionel Messi as quoted by ABC News.

The 2024 Copa America party stated that this goal belonged to Messi. This means that Messi is considered to have touched and had an impact on the goal. This is La Pulga's first goal in the 2024 Copa America.(*)