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Argentina won the Copa America finals against Brazil in 2021. Lionel Messi lifts the most awaited cup. Argentina did not win the title since 1983.
But now Argentina celebrates its victory over Brazil in Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janerio Stadium. The wait for 28 years has come to an end.
In this tournament, Brazil had only conceded only two goals. But at the finals, Brazil couldn’t stop Angel Di Maria from smashing the goal.
After the victory, Argentina went crazy and enjoyed it with pleasure. Even, captain of the Argentina team, Lionel Messi was emotional and had the satisfaction to win the international trophy, Copa America Cup.
Lionel Messi video call to his family
After the victory in the Copa America finals, Lionel Messi was raised up into the victorious air by the teammates. They raised him up over the ground several times.
Then fans and media were amazed by Lionel Messi’s gesture to his family via video call.
Lionel Messi made a video call to his wife Antonela Roccuzzo to share the joy of victory. Everyone noticed that Messi kissed his medal and shout out of joy while interacting with the video call.
Even his wife too enjoyed the victory via video call. All were amazed by this kind of gesture from football legend Messi.
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Copa America finals dedication
After the victory in Copa America Finals, The team Argentina dedicated the joy of victory to the fans in Argentina.
While Argentina was severely struggling in the surge in cases in covid-19. Even Copa America also shifted to Brazil due to the sudden rise in the covid cases. There were no fans in the Maracana Stadium.
Lionel Messi and Argentina long wait for the cup
Lionel Messi had a very great time in Club team Barcelona. Even, Barcelona won four times in Champions League. But, he did not have a good time when he entered to national team Argentina. Because he couldn’t win a single cup for 16 years.
In 2014 Argentina entered the finals in FIFA World Cup. But couldn’t win the title. Despite this, Lionel Messi won Golden Boot in that tourney.
His fate continues to be unpleasant, Argentina lost to Germany in the finals of 2014. In 2016 Messi team again faces a bitter taste of loss over Chile in a penalty shoot-out. Even Argentina lost World Cup in 2018 against Russia in round 16.
Now in the history of Copa America, Argentina became the 15th time champions. Since 1983, Argentina won with incredible efforts from Gabrial Batista with two match-winning goals.
Both Brazil player Neyer and Lionel Messi are awarded the Golden Boot at Cop America Finals.
As Argentina made a total of 12 goals in the tourney. Out of 12, 9 goals had a major contribution of Lionel Messi.
Even Brazil team captain, Neymar made a total of 2 goals and 3 passes in the tourney.
Finally, Argentina won in Copa America Finals in 2021. After the long wait for the international trophy.