Messi had a problem right in the first half when he lay on the field in pain in the 37th minute. After that, “El Pulga” still played and was suspected of feigning pain.
However, Messi did not pretend to be in pain. He actually got injured and tried to suppress the pain while competing. Then in the second half, the superstar born in 1987 could no longer hold on.
Messi had to leave the field in the 66th minute. While sitting on the bench, “El Pulga” burst into tears.
Without Messi on the field, Argentina still plays determinedly. Then in the 112th minute of the second extra period, Lautaro Martinez played the role of hero when scoring the only goal of the match.
Argentina maintained its 1-0 result until the end of the match, thereby successfully defending the Copa America throne. Hero Lautaro Martinez could not hide his tears when the match ended.
Di Maria, the player who will leave the Argentina team after Copa America 2024, also burst into tears as he left the field in the 117th minute. Winning the championship before retiring from the national team is truly an unforgettable moment for this star.
Messi wiped away his tears to have a burst of joy with the whole team.
Argentinian players together celebrate the Copa America 2024 title.
Lautaro Martinez excellently won the top scorer title despite not starting every match in Copa America 2024.
