Messi, the eight-times Ballon d’Or winner who turns 37 on Monday, will captain Scaloni’s team in what is surely his final edition of the continental championship. And with winger Angel Di Maria, 36, also reaching the final stages of his career, the end of an era is on the horizon for the 15-times Copa winners.

“It doesn’t make much sense to think about when they’re gone. Let’s enjoy them now, we’ll see what happens later. Messi is fine, he’s happy. I’m with renewed ideas and strength. It’s a nice challenge to defend the title,” he said. Scaloni said he has a full strength side to pick from for the opening game against Jesse Marsch’s Canada.

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