What you need to know:
- Messi had never won a senior international tournament until the age of 34, but since then, he has clinched three titles in just three years following the 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup.
- During the game, he suffered an injury from a tackle in the first half and was visibly affected, eventually leaving the field in the second half with an ice pack on his ankle while seated on the bench.
Messi had never won a senior international tournament until the age of 34, but since then, he has clinched three titles in just three years following the 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup.
The final took place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, a little over 20 miles from Fort Lauderdale, where Messi’s Inter Miami club plays.
Before this tournament, the 37-year-old had not decided whether he would continue playing for his country until the next World Cup, set to be held across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Despite signs of his powers waning, Messi managed to score his only goal of the tournament during the semi-final victory over Canada. He also missed a crucial penalty in the quarter-final shootout against Ecuador.
During the game, he suffered an injury from a tackle in the first half and was visibly affected, eventually leaving the field in the second half with an ice pack on his ankle while seated on the bench.
Could this be the final major tournament appearance of Messi’s legendary career?
For Angel di Maria, it certainly marked the end of his international journey, having previously announced his retirement from the international stage after earning 145 caps.
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