Lionel Messi made his first start of the Copa America Centenario for Argentina against Venezuela, finishing with a goal and two assists.
A Gonzalo Higuain brace and a masterful display from Lionel Messi – who created some more history with a goal of his own – helped Argentina into the Copa America Centenario semifinals after a 4-1 win over Venezuela.
Messi equaled Gabriel Batistuta’s 54-goal record for Argentina, joining the Fiorentina great as their country’s equal top goalscorers when he turned home the third goal to seal his side’s triumph.
