DBasia.news – Lionel Messi’s wait for the title with Argentina has ended when he won the 2021 Copa America some time ago. It was special because the title was won in Brazil’s turf, who were hosts.
Not only that, Argentina also defeated Brazil in the final with a score of 1-0 through a goal scored by Angel Di Maria. The title was recognized by the megastar as the most important title in his career.
“Everything I’ve won is important and beautiful, but this (Copa America) is the most challenging because I’ve been through a lot. Lots obstacles. I ended up having a great holiday from the first day to the last,” Messi told ESPN.
“Before I was annoyed and now it’s different from start to finish. My kids sing Argentina songs all the time, they remember the final against Brazil and for me, it was spectacular to see how they enjoyed it.”
The unique history that was created with Argentina seemed to mark the end of Lionel Messi’s era at Barcelona. The 34-year-old player’s contract was not renewed due to financial problems and LaLiga rules, then Messi joined PSG.
There, Messi was reunited with his former teammate and best friend, Neymar. Both almost returned to show off in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers, but the match was postponed due to the intervention of Brazilian health workers.
Lionel Messi’s record against Brazil
In the 2021 Copa America, Messi recorded four goals and provided five assists in seven appearances. In his career, Messi has faced Brazil 12 times in all competitions at international level.
His first meeting against Brazil occurred in 2006 in a friendly match at the Emirates Stadium, London, when the Selecao won with a score of 3-0. After that in the 2007 Copa America final and Brazil again won 3-0 over Argentina.
In 2010 Messi finally won in Brazil on his fifth attempt, scoring a goal against Brazil in a friendly match in Doha, Qatar. In general, Messi has a balanced record against Brazil with Argentina.
His record is: 13 appearances, five goals, no assists, six wins, one draw and six defeats.