Messi’s 109th Goal Led Argentina to Copa America 2024 Final 

Messi’s 109th Goal Led Argentina to Copa America 2024 Final with Victory Over Canada

Argentina secured their place in the 2024 Copa América final with a commanding 2-0 win over Canada

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The Canadian team, driven by determination and a well-organized defense, managed to create challenges for the reigning champions but failed

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Breakthrough for Argentina came when De Paul delivered a perfectly weighted pass to Julian Alvarez, who slotted home calmly

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