During Argentina’s record 16th Copa America title win at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Monday, July 15, one of the greats of football, Lionel Messi was seen in tears. The 2022 FIFA World Cup winning captain, Messi was in tears after an injury forced him to be subbed off during the summit clash between Argentina and Colombia.
The 37-year-old who chased the ball and tried to kick it, landed awkwardly on his right leg while taking a blow with Colombia’s Santiago Arias. Messi eventually made his way out of the field in the 66th minute of the finale for Nicolas Gonzalez after sustaining an injury on his right leg in the first half.
The great of the game was seen writhing in pain, grabbing his lower right leg. Soon after he walked out, he sat down in the dugout and broke down in tears, videos of which are going viral on social media.
Lautaro Martinez runs to Messi after extra-time goal; hugs and celebrates win
Lautaro Martinez, who scored the only goal in the Copa America 2024 final on Monday, ran to Lionel Messi to celebrate the extra-time goal. The Golden Boot winner at 2024 Copa America, found the back of the net in the 112th minute and after this, ran to hug and celebrate the crucial goal with Lionel Messi, who was subbed out in the half time.