Like his Portuguese contemporary, Cristiano Ronaldo, Superstar Lionel Messi had cause to prolifically weep early hours ago when his country engaged Columbia in the 2024 Copa America final.
Unlike Ronaldo, however, Messi’s tears, which flowed after he was substituted following an injury, turned into ultimate laughter as Argentina lifted the cup by beating Columbia 2-1.
The dramatic game never produced any goal until in the extra time when Lautaro Martinez scored at the Hard Rock Stadium venue.
The match was symbolic for Ángel Di María who bowed out of international soccer while Messi’s future in this respect might not have been concluded.
