Argentina forward Lionel Messi has not been included in the Best XI of the recently concluded 2019 Copa America, courtesy a string of poor performances.
The 32-year-old played six matches for Argentina in the 2019 edition of the tournament but was able to score only one goal on a penalty against Paraguay in the group stage of the competition.
Meanwhile, five Brazil players have been selected in the Best XI of the tournament by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL).
Goalkeeper Alisson, right-back Dani Alves, center-back Thiago Silva, midfielder Arthur and forward Everton featured in the competition’s best XI, published by CONMEBOL on social media.
The remainder of the team comprised Uruguay centre-back Jose Gimenez, Peru left-back Miguel Trauco, Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes, Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez and Peru striker Paolo Guerrero.
Este es el equipo ideal de la CONMEBOL Copa América Brasil 2019, seleccionado por el Grupo de Estudio Técnico (GET) de la @CONMEBOL
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Este é o time ideal da CONMEBOL Copa América Brasil 2019, selecionado pelo Grupo de Estudo Técnico (GET) da @CONMEBOL pic.twitter.com/nhxYSMFODe— Copa América (@CopaAmerica) July 9, 2019
Alves was named player of the tournament during the medal presentation ceremony while Guerrero and Everton shared the top scoring honours with three goals apiece.
Talking about Copa America 2019, the tournament hosts Brazil won the trophy by defeating Peru 3-1 in the final at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium on Monday.