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Messi dazzles against Ecuador - Leads chart for most goal contributions in knockout stages of major international tournaments

Lionel Messi has been in sublime form for Argentina in the ongoing Copa America, registering four goals and four assists which have largely helped the Albiceleste reach the semifinals.

The Barcelona talisman was in his element on Sunday, scoring a free kick in a 3-0 victory over Ecuador in the Copa America quarter-finals.The forward also assisted twice - once without looking at his target as he made the pass - in a Man of the Match effort.

Those three goal involvements have seen Messi cement his status as one of the greatest players at the business end of major international tournaments ever.