‘RETIREMENT’ Lionel Messi sheds tears, ‘enjoys final matches’ with Argentina

Lionel Messi shared that he is enjoying his last moments with the Argentina team.After the Copa America 2024 semi-finals, Lionel Messi was emotional and shed tears. The 37-year-old star said he is enjoying his last moments in the national team shirt.”Like Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi, I’m trying to enjoy the last matches in the national team shirt. It’s really not easy to reach a final and fight for the championship,” Messi shared.

Argentina defeated Canada 2-0 with goals from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi, winning the right to enter the 2024 Copa America final.

Messi scored the first goal in the 2024 Copa America and also won the best player award in the semi-finals. He set a record when he brought the national team to 7 major tournament finals, including 5 Copa Americas and 2 World Cups.

“Everything was difficult, from the weather, the quality of the field and the difficult opponents. The fact that we reached the final is worthy of praise and celebration. This is the team’s 4th consecutive final. It’s easy to say, but this journey is very difficult. Let’s enjoy this moment again, another final, like the previous matches,” Messi expressed.

Coach Lionel Scaloni also shared his special feelings when talking about Messi. He said: “We will never close the team door to Messi. He can be here whenever he wants, even if he retires. I myself will take him wherever he goes.” He follows, as long as he wants it.”

Lionel Messi debuted for the national team in 2005. He scored 109 goals in 186 international matches, won Copa America 2021, FIFA World Cup 2022 and won the 2022 Intercontinental Super Cup.

The star born in 1987 has the opportunity to add to his achievements if he wins the Copa America 2024 championship. The final match will take place on July 15. Argentina’s opponent is the winner of the match between Uruguay and Colombia.