Before the Olympics took over, sports fans enjoyed a Summer of Soccer in June and early July as UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2024 Copa America took place simultaneously. At the Copas, North and South America’s biggest futbol stars were on display on the international stage: Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez, Jacob Shaffelburg. Yes, Nashville SC’s human golden retriever held his own on Team Canada among the greats of the sport, notching an assist on Canada’s first-ever Copa America goal, slotting home a match-tying goal in the quarterfinals and earning the nickname “Maritime Messi” as Canada advanced to the semifinals.
Best International Performance (Non-Olympics)
