Lionel Messi has won his first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final in Rio’s Maracana stadium.
Gatekeepers News reports that the 34-year-old tried to hold his emotions after the full-time whistle before being crowded by his overjoyed teammates.
Messi also helped end Argentina’s 28-year spell since they last won the competition and was named player of the tournament after his four goals in the competition.
In his reaction after the game, Messi said “the happiness is immense.” He also commended the attitude of the Argentina squad. “Many times I dreamed of this.
“I had a lot of confidence in this group that became very strong since the last Copa America. It is a group of very good people, who always push forward, who never complain about anything.”
Gatekeepers News reports that it has been 15 years since Messi first represented Argentina at a major tournament and after four World Cups and six Copa America appearances, taking in 53 matches, he finally has the major international title he and his country has longed for.
