AAlthough the Argentina men's national team won its 16th Copa America title, the Albiceleste had moments of fear afterwards Lionel Messi left the field in the 65th minute following a blow in the first half.
The images of Messi The tears in his eyes after leaving the match 25 minutes before the end of regulation time went around the world, but the player himself took it upon himself to calm the spirits regarding his state of health.
Lautaro Martinez scored in the 112th minute while Argentina They beat Colombia and were crowned two-time Copa America champions.
In a post on his Instagram account, Messi He stressed that despite the seriousness of the injury to his ankle, it is not life-threatening.
Messi bids farewell to Di Maria
Messi particularly emphasized the farewell that Angel Di Maria had in this match, since with the final whistle, the 'Fideo' ended his international career in Argentina, where he won the gold medal, two Copa Americas and the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
“Fide (From Maria) leaves us but with yet another Cup. Older players, like him, Ota (Otamendi) or I, experience it with a particular emotion, with other teammates who have already participated in several tournaments and who also bring their experience, and with a group of young players who give their all on every ball.”
He stressed that Argentina has the potential to become a team that will make history before the World Cup qualifiers.
“We are a team and also a family, a spectacular group. Thanks to all those who have supported us, this national team has a great present and a great future as well.”
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