Lionel Messi has finally ended his international trophy drought. After leading Argentina to the Copa America 2021 win, he can now surely sit with the legendary Maradona. Messi has etched his name into the history books as one of the greatest ever footballers.
It took Messi five final appearances to lift a major international trophy. Argentina won 1-0 against Brazil in the legendary Maracana as Messi added another feather in his cap.
After the historic win, Messi gave an emotional press conference, talking about what lifting the trophy meant for him, and his family. He said, “The happiness that I feel today cannot be described.”
“I dreamt about this moment countless times.”
“Since the last Copa America, it was clear that this group was very strong and motivated. Sometimes I had to lose a final, but I knew this day would come eventually.”
Messi felt winning the Copa Americ against Brazil in their country is like a fairytale. He said: “I feel that god was saving this moment for me, against Brazil in the final and in their country.”
He video called his family after collecting the winner’s medal. He said: “I thought of my family when the game ended. We have suffered so many times. We would go on vacation and spend the first few days sad. But this time, it will be different.”
“We still cannot believe that we are champions. We cannot believe everything we have achieved today. This match will last in history, not just because we won, but because we beat Brazil at their own home.”
