Lionel Messi who finally ended up winning the Copa America, played the final with an injury as per the side’s coach
After years of heart, heartbreak and being smeared for his inability to win the Copa America, Lionel Messi finally managed to get his hands around the glistening trophy.
Taking on Brazil in the showpiece summit clash, Lionel Messi and company knew things weren’t going to be easy for them. Where Brazil had been the most complete and clinical side in the competition this term, Argentina had just about managed to stutter their way into the final.
However, Argentina upped the ante when it mattered the most. Least perturbed by the might of the hosts, Argentina took the lead through an Angel de Maria goal, a strike they managed to hang onto till the end of the tie.
Lionel Messi Plays In The Copa America Final With An Injury
The 1-0 win saw the side explode into joyous celebrations with the team winning the glistening trophy after more than 20 years. The moment was especially speal for Lionel Messi who not only ended up as the golden boot winner at the competition but also the best player of the event.
Argentina’s coach, Scaloni has now gone onto reveal that Lionel Messi was injured during the final. Speaking after his side’s 1-0 win, Scaloni went onto reveal the latest development while he didn’t dwell further into the details of the injury.
“If you knew the way that he played in the Copa America you’d love him even more,” Scaloni said after the team’s win at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Calls For Ballon d’Or 2021 Grow For Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi who had previously lost all four finals with Argentina is now being touted for the Ball d’Or 2021 after the triumph. His outstanding performances to spearhead his country to the marquee trophy has seen many claim that the Argentine should be serenaded with his seventh Ballon d’Or.
Messi meanwhile continues to remain embroiled with his contract renewal at Barcelona. Currently a free agent, Messi is yet to sign a new deal at the La Liga club with Barcelona failing to gather together funds owing to the La Liga salary cap.