Lionel Messi's Argentina crashed out of the Copa America on Tuesday, as Brazil ran out 2-0 winners to book their place in Sunday's final.
Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson was in imperious form as he shutout the Barcelona talisman to record his ninth clean sheet in a row.
The No. 1 has not conceded a single goal in the competition and has won the golden glove with a game to spare.
Messi went close to scoring with what looked to be a perfectly placed free-kick but the Reds' shot-stopper was there to curtail the No. 10's strike.
Fans went into a social media frenzy as Alisson added to Messi's international football misery.
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One fan wrote: "Another final for Alisson and Firmino! Sorry again Messi enjoy retirement pal".
Another added: "Alisson is the best keeper on the planet he is perfection in every way".
Alisson is the Best Keeper on the Planet he is Perfection in every way
— Justin Cole (@Glenda_46103) 3 July 2019
Another final for Alisson & Firmino! Sorry again Messi enjoy retirement pal #braxarg pic.twitter.com/qrSFNBJtmU
— LFC (@RockyKlopp) 3 July 2019
FACT:
— PEDRO OLIVEIRA (@pedro_soccer1) 3 July 2019
Alisson eliminated Messi by playing for Roma. ✅
Alisson eliminated Messi playing for Liverpool. ✅
Alisson eliminated Messi playing for the Brazilian national team. ✅
➡️ Ask for music, Messi. pic.twitter.com/8eLdNopdpY
Alisson hasn't given up a goal for club or country since May 4
— Goal (@goal) 3 July 2019
The streak spans nine straight clean sheets and 846 minutes pic.twitter.com/vwQzhJ6uiV
Since Alisson last conceded a goal for club or country, he has picked up the Premier League Golden Glove, won the Champions League, changed his Liverpool squad number and reached the final of the #CopaAmérica
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) 3 July 2019
It’s like he’s already on the beach. pic.twitter.com/6V19kAUFDY
Alisson is so massive, easily the best goalkeeper this past year.
— mR_SOMTO (@UZOR_DINMA) 3 July 2019
alisson is the best in the world no 1 comes close to the king
— Pranav jha (@pranavmainacc) 3 July 2019
There is even talk of Alisson winning the Ballon d'Or after he recorded an unimaginable 39th shutout of the season.
One fan wrote: "Alisson Becker for the Ballon d'Or yes please."
To the inevitable (and slightly tedious) debate (which I can’t believe I’m contributing to and which I will now go to sleep and ignore)...
— Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) 3 July 2019
Imagine Brazil win Copa America, even more so if on penalties with decisive saves....
Alisson, Balon d’Or?
Alisson deserves to be in the top 5 of the Ballon d’Or. 39 clean sheets for club and country this season + he has golden gloves in the Champions League, Premier League, and Copa America.
— Brasil Football (@BrasilEdition) 3 July 2019
Alisson Becker for the Ballon D’Or yes please.
— Aaqib Aman (@a_aaqib) 3 July 2019
Pass it on when you see this. #ynwa #lfc
If Brazil wins copa, will Alisson be a contender for ballon d'or?
— El Fob (@LFC_F666) 3 July 2019
Tite's side will do battle with either Chile or Peru in Sunday's showdown.
It is set to be the host nation's first appearance in the Copa America final since 2007.
