Lionel Messi is enjoying his fourth qualification in the Copa America final against Argentina and is aiming for his first title against Neymar’s Brazil on Sunday. He is delighted to find his friend but will not make any feelings.
Since Brazil’s qualification for the Copa America final, Neymar was only waiting for one thing: to face Argentina for a dream poster. His wish was granted on Tuesday since the Albiceleste won against Colombia (1-1, 3 tab 2) on Tuesday in the second semi-final. The PSG star will therefore find Lionel Messi, his friend and former partner at FC Barcelona (2013-2017). And that also delights the Barça star.
“We are both in the final, said the six-time Golden Ball after Argentina’s victory. I know Ney said it (he wanted to play against Argentina, editor’s note) from a leaves because we are friends and also because he wanted me to be there. It will surely be very balanced and complicated. We are very excited, we have achieved the first goal which was the final. Now we are more excited than ever to win this Copa. “
Messi is finally aiming for a title with Argentina after failing three times in the Copa America final (2007, 2015, 2016) and once in a World Cup final (2014). Multi-titled in club, he wants to dust off his record in selection, which has “only” one Olympic title in 2008.
“We are very excited, happy, adds Messi. Personally, it touches me to play a new final and, what I want most is to win a title with the national team. Beyond lifting the cup or no i think i really enjoyed those tough 45 days without seeing the family. Some guys were parents and couldn’t be present the day their kids were born which is the most important thing in life. All this sacrifice, this effort for our purpose and now here we are. “
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