The Albiceleste captain has broken his silence after suffering a shocking injury, having to be substituted and weeping inconsolably during the win over Colombia in the final.
Lionel Messi experienced a mixture of emotions during the Copa America final . First, he suffered a terrible injury. However, he then celebrated his title vigorously after the victory against Colombia.
The Albiceleste captain had to be replaced due to a serious injury to his right ankle. Forced to leave, on the substitutes’ bench, the star was visibly affected. He cried uncontrollably in what could have been their last duel in the continental competition. However, everything changed when the transandean team began to lead towards victory.
After all the excitement of the match’s closing, the coronation and the celebration, Messi broke the silence. The left-hander took to his social networks to thank and calm his followers, in addition to delivering a deep reflection.The Copa America is over and the first thing I want to do is thank everyone for the messages and greetings. ” he began by emphasizing through a publication on his personal Instagram account.
He continued to talk about his injury: “I’m fine, thank God, and I hope to be able to get back on the field soon and enjoy what I love to do most. ” he added on the social network.
In the message, he also appreciated what he has achieved and did not miss the opportunity to mention Ángel Di María, his partner on and off the pitch, who played his last game with the Albiceleste.I am very happy, especially because we have achieved the goal we had and Fide leaves us but with another Cup The older ones, like him, Ota or me, experienced it with particular emotion, with other teammates who have already played in several tournaments and brought their experience, and with a group of youngsters who give their all to every ball. We are a team and also a family, a spectacular group ” he said.
“Thanks to all those who supported us, this national team has a lot of present and a lot of future too. Let’s go to Argentina, for God’s sake!” he said.
Scaloni’s words
The consequences of the injury were there. In the transmission, the state of Messi’s ankle could be seen, raising concerns. It was the same Lionel Scaloni who provided the details of the moment. “His ankle was hurting. He couldn’t take it anymore and, since he didn’t want to leave the team, he continued playing. “, the technician began.
He also spoke about the importance of the left-hander for his squad: “This is the reality, what he transmits to his teammates and transmits to everyone. So that’s Leo. For us, good return, I prefer a player like that and not the one who comes out at the first change. He feels that he is leaving the team and that someone else would have left but for the moment. “He continued to play,” he added.
“That’s why when people always think they don’t want to leave, it’s because they’re selfish and they don’t want to leave, but it’s because they don’t want to leave the team, that’s the reality. He feels identified with them, he feels that the team trusts them a lot and that when the team leaves, they are angry with him, that’s the reality. And he doesn’t want to go out and I’m delighted with life,” Scaloni concluded.
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