Argentina beat Canada last night to reach the Copa América final. Lionel Messi was not missing, who not only scored a goal, but was also voted the best player of the match. What did he say following the game and how does coach Lionel Scaloni react?
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- Argentina is the first Copa América finalist
- Lionel Messi scored the first goal of the tournament
- After the match, he talked regarding recent battles
Lionel Messi stepped into his fourth game of this year’s Copa América tournament on the night and once once more confirmed his importance to the Argentine national team. Even at the age of 37, he is a key player and although we can find players with better numbers in terms of goals and assists in the tournament and in the Argentine selection, the holder of eight Ballon d’Or still shows that he does not belong to the old iron.
So far, he has only one assist on his account, but he created several chances and did not convert a few of them himself, including one penalty. Nevertheless, he managed to score the first goal. And at an important moment. In the semi-finals with Canada.
The talented Julián Álvarez gave Argentina the lead in the first half. Shortly following the start of the second act, Messi also made his mark. Not spectacularly, but the goal counts. His team might calm down and just watch the rest of the duel.
Lionel Scaloni’s men did just that and won 2:0 over Canada. Now they are just waiting for the name of the opponent. It will be either Uruguay or Colombia
Lionel Messi talks regarding recent battles
The growing topic is what Lionel Messi will do when the championship is over, however it turns out. Will he end his international career? Will continue? Fans understandably hope that they will be able to enjoy the charms of arguably the best football player in history at the highest level for a while longer.
However, the Argentine himself raised some concerns following advancing to the final. “I’m experiencing it as if it were the last Copa América. I realize these are the last battles. And I thoroughly enjoy them. It is not easy to be in the final once more. We have to enjoy it. Enjoy every moment” spoke for TyC Sports.
Understandably, coach Lionel Scaloni reacted to these words: “We have to leave him space. He knows we won’t be the ones to close the door on him. He can stay with us as long as he wants. Even if he retires. Let him decide according to how he feels.’
Source: TyC Sports
