In tears, Lionel Messi says goodbye to the Copa America (+Photos)

After playing 65 minutes of the 2024 Copa América final once morest Colombia, world champion Lionel Messi says goodbye in tears as he leaves the field.

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On Sunday night, July 14, from the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, United States, the national teams of Argentina and Colombia faced each other in the final of the Copa América. ‘Leo’ Messi left the field in the 65th minute following suffering an injury.

Without scoring a goal in this match, which has yet to be decided, Messi bids farewell to the continental tournament in tears and with an injury to his right ankle. It is worth noting that this is the first time that Messi has been seen crying on the pitch.

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■ Minute 65, 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi, played his LAST COPA AMÉRICA. He left in tears. He was never seen crying on a football pitch. 🏆 🐐 😭 pic.twitter.com/dq5aLWyWzp

— Zeta (@Zzeta_7) July 15, 2024

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While the Colombian team has achieved 9 wins and 11 draws, what is promised is a duel full of excitement and great expectations. With the world champion, Lionel Messi leading the Argentina team and on the other hand James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz for Colombia.

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