Murad Al-Masry (Abu Dhabi)
The 2024 Copa America Championship is preparing to kick off at dawn on Friday, “Abu Dhabi time,” amid anticipation for the upcoming competition between the teams, and some of the stars who will be under the spotlight in this event take center stage.
When listing this list, we must start with the Argentine legend Lionel Messi, who returns to the international arena for the first time since leading Argentina to win the World Cup in 2022, and who hopes to succeed despite his departure outside Europe to play with the American Inter Miami, from leading the “Tango” to retain… With the Copa America title, which he won in 2021.
After leading Real Madrid to win the Spanish League, the Champions League, and the Spanish Super Cup, Brazilian Vinicius Junior sets his sights on trying to win his first title with the Brazilian national team, as the “Seleção” is considered one of the strongest candidates in his attempt to celebrate the title for the tenth time in Copa America. .
The Real Madrid striker finished the season with 24 goals in all competitions, including one of the winning goals in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium last May. He made exceptional performances and realizes that winning the Copa America title will put him at the top of the favourites. To win the Golden Ball award.
Another player under the spotlight for Real Madrid fans is Andric, who will join the ranks of the “Royal” club this summer, coming from Palmeiras.
Endric is considered the biggest talent in Brazil currently, and he has already broken several records, after becoming the fourth youngest player ever to score for his national team at the age of 17 years and 246 days. Indrik scored three goals in six matches in all competitions, becoming the first player under the age of 18 to score in three consecutive matches for the Brazilian national team.
In Uruguay, Federico Valverde will be one of the prominent players in this participation under the leadership of legendary coach Marcelo Bielsa, and Ronald Araujo has also joined his teammates in the national team in preparation for the upcoming Copa America tournament, after injury prevented him from appearing in the 2021 edition, which means that Araujo will now have a chance. Participating in the competition for the first time, and trying to revive his career again after the mistakes he made with his club Barcelona last season.
Rodrigo De Paul will look to lead Argentina to retain the title, after the Atletico Madrid player started all seven of Argentina’s matches on its way to winning the World Cup for the third time in 2022, and in six out of seven matches they played in the recent Copa America tournament.
De Paul participated in 64 international matches in all competitions, providing 10 assists and scoring two goals.
The upcoming tournament also represents an opportunity to follow rising star Savio, after the Brazilian excelled in the ranks of Girona last season, leading them to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history.
The 20-year-old winger scored nine goals in the league, in addition to 10 assists, which earned him a call-up to participate in the 2024 Copa America with the Brazilian national team.
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