Messi grinned happily as he showed off his Copa America Championship medal and congratulated his wife.
Messi, with a sporty demeanor and a huge grin on his face, quickly grabbed his phone to reach out to his spouse as soon as Argentina won the Copa America.
The Copa America final saw Argentina secure a 1-0 victory over Brazil, with Di Maria scoring the game’s only goal. This triumph marks the first time that Argentina has won the championship since 1993.
This victory holds great significance for Messi, as it marks his first major win with the Argentina team after losing in multiple World Cup finals. After ten years of yearning, Messi appeared liberated and was all smiles following the game. He even showed off his medal to his wife and kids on Facetime. While Antonella Roccuzzo couldn’t be there in person due to the pandemic, she supported her husband by wearing an Argentina team shirt and watching from home. Messi’s performance was exceptional, with four goals and five assists, earning him the Best Player title. Di Maria shared that Messi thanked him for his contribution, and the win will always remain a cherished memory. Despite past setbacks, Messi remained confident that they could succeed, and they did just that.