Following Argentina’s advancement to the final of Copa America 2024, Lionel Messi reached out to his fans with a heartfelt message.
Messi is contemplating stepping away from the Argentina Copa America 2024 squad. Argentina put on a stellar performance, beating Canada 2-0 in the semi-finals to secure their spot in the final. Following the victory, Messi emphasized the importance of enjoying the journey as a team and acknowledged the challenges of reaching the final and striving for victory.
“This journey hasn’t been easy, but here we are once again. Living in the moment, cherishing each experience, knowing that for some of us, like Fideo (Angel Di Maria) and Ota (Nicolás Otamendi), this may be our last battle,” hinted the former Barca star on his possible retirement from the national team after this year’s tournament.
Lionel Messi also highlighted the challenges faced in this year’s competition: “This tournament has been tough, with poor pitches, extreme weather conditions, fierce competition, and formidable opponents… Despite it all, reaching the final again is truly an achievement worth celebrating. This marks the fourth consecutive final we will compete in. It may sound simple, but the journey has been anything but. Let’s relish this moment, embrace another final, and God willing, emerge victorious once more.”
Following Copa America 2024, two Argentine players, midfielder Di Maria and center-back Otamendi, have both confirmed that they will be leaving the national team.