'Puffy ankle → Cover your face and tear up' Messi's final cheers,"Out to the quarterfinals" Rival Ronaldo's tears are summoned
Jul 15, 2024
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Argentina's national soccer team, led by head coach Lionel Scaloni, won 1-0 in the 2024 Copa America final against Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on the 15th (Korea time). Argentina won its second consecutive championship following the previous 2021 tournament. In addition, Argentina won its 16th championship of the tournament, defeating Uruguay (15 times) to become the sole winner of the most wins. Argentina also won three consecutive major tournaments from the 2021 Copa Tournament to the 2022 Qatar World Cup to the 2024 Copa Tournament.
The key was Messi as well. Ahead of this tournament, he said, `I don't have much time left for my career", indicating the possibility of retirement. Messi started the final stage and aimed for the championship.
A variable has occurred. Messi injured his left foot at a tackle by Colombia's Santiago Arias at the end of the first half. He collapsed on the ground complaining of pain during the sprint in the 19th minute of the second half. In the end, Messi was replaced by Nicolas Gonzalez and retired to the bench.
Messi couldn't hold back his disappointment. British media The Sun shed tears as Messi retreated to the bench. He was in tears from his injuries. It is expected to be Messi's last major tournament match in Argentina's uniform. However, after winning the championship, he laughed as he lifted the trophy with his teammates. Messi reported that he rode a rollercoaster ride on the day.
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