Finally winner of the Copa America with Argentina against Brazil (1-0), Lionel Messi is about to be celebrated as a hero for his return to the country. He has already had a touching embrace with his partner, Antonella, on the tarmac at Rosario airport.
Lionel Messi finally holds his first major title with the Albiceleste. By winning the Copa America on Saturday night against Brazil (1-0), the Pulga put an end to the curse that weighed on its record with the Argentine selection. After the failures in the final of the 2014 World Cup and those in the final of the Copa America (2007, 2015, 2016), he repaired the anomaly that remained with insistence.
His tearful eyes on the lawn of the Maracana spoke volumes about the extent of relief for the captain of the Albiceleste. A relief he had not been able to share with his loved ones. Barely landed on the tarmac at Rosario airport this Sunday, his companion Antonella was waiting for him for a touching embrace. A glimpse of what awaits the six-time Golden Ball on his return home, he who was acclaimed, along with all of his teammates, when the bus left the airport.
Messi applauded … in front of his in-laws
The scenes of jubilation have set Argentina ablaze in recent hours. And the celebrations and tokens of support for Leo Messi don’t look like they’re going to end. The Argentinian branch of ESPN posted videos on its social networks showing the return of the hero to his in-laws, applauded by the neighbors and while a banner “Argentina loves you” thrones right in front of the house. We see the Pulga hugging her children before taking part in the game of selfies with the youngest.
Already a legend in his country, there is no doubt that this Copa America victory has further increased the status of the genius striker.
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