JAKARTA - Lionel Messi managed to lead Argentina to advance to the 2024 Copa America final after overthrowing Canada. La Pulga, who contributed one goal in that match, then had time to express complaints about field conditions.
Albiceleste is certain to advance to the final after a 2-0 win over Canada in the semifinals which took place at the MetLife Stadium, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, morning WIB. The victory could not be separated from Messi and Julian Alvarez's goals.
After successfully leading his team to win, Messi commented on the surface of the grass while the MetLife Stadium was difficult.
The former Barcelona star called this tournament quite difficult and fierce. However, it was exacerbated by poor field conditions.
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"This is a very difficult, very competitive Copa America, but the surface of the field at that time (the semifinals) was also bad and overheated," said the Inter Miami player, quoted by ESPN.
Despite his complaints about field conditions, Messi is overall grateful for the results achieved by his team. One goal in this match also added his international goal record to 109 times and became the first in the Copa America.
The 37-year-old forward praised his team-mates for their achievements in qualifying for the 2024 Copa America final.
"It's crazy what this team is doing, what the Argentine national team is doing," said Messi.
Argentina is a team that has the status of defending champions after they lifted the Copa America trophy in 2021.
"For those old Argentine players who are still surviving, it's impressive that we can qualify again for the final," said Messi.
With a win over Canada, Argentina extended its unbeaten record to 10 games.
Albiceleste are now eyeing their 16th Copa America title record when they play against Uruguay vs Colombia winners on Monday, July 15, 2024, morning WIB at Miami Gardens, Florida, USA.
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