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Leo Messi was named Man of the Match against Uruguay after providing an assist for the goal that handed Argentina a 1-0 win. The captain conjured up a piece of play on the wing before laying on the assist. This victory means that the Albiceleste now have four points and lie top of Group A in the Copa América.

Leo Messi will line up in Argentina's second game at the Copa América as they face Uruguay at Brasilia's Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha. The Argentina captain got his name on the scoresheet in the team's opener.

His strike against Chile in Argentina's Copa América opener saw Leo Messi secure another record. He has now found the net 39 times for the national team, a return which makes him Argentina's all-time top goalscorer in official competitions.

Leo Messi is now the Argentine player to have been involved in the most editions of the Copa América. His participation in this year's competition means that he has been involved in the tournament six times: 2007, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2021. He has 10 goals to his name in the competition.

Leo Messi scored the first goal of Argentina's Copa América campaign. The Albiceleste skipper opened the scoring in the 1-1 stalemate against Chile.

Leo Messi opens his Copa América campaign with Argentina on Monday. The Albiceleste skipper will lead his side into the encounter against Chile.