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Jul 15

Jul 15 Copa America 2024: Messi overlooked as Player of the Tournament

Shewa Akinola

Sports

Lionel Messi, Argentina's captain, lost the 2024 Copa America Player of the Tournament award to Colombia's James Rodriguez.

Messi and his teammates won the title for the second time in a row, defeating Colombia 1-0.

However, Rodriguez has been named the best player in the competition.

Rodriguez set a Copa America record with six assists and added one goal.

The playmaker missed the 2021 Copa America due to a bad run of form at club level.

Los Cafeteros also failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.