Messi speaks about the last battles after reaching the Copa América final: We have to enjoy it. What does the Argentina coach say?

Argentina beat Canada last night to reach the Copa América final. Lionel Messi was there, not only scoring a goal but also being voted the best player of the match. What came out of his mouth after the game and how did coach Lionel Scaloni react?

• Argentina is the first Copa América finalist
• Lionel Messi scores his first goal of the tournament
• After the match, he spoke about the recent battles

Lionel Messi jumped into his fourth game at this year’s Copa América tournament last night and once again confirmed his importance to the Argentine national team. Even at 37 years old, he is a key player and although there are players with better numbers in terms of goals and assists in the tournament and in the Argentine squad, the holder of eight Ballon d’Or still shows that he does not belong to the old guard.

He has only one assist so far, but he has created several chances and missed a few himself, including one penalty. Nevertheless, he did score his first goal. And at an important moment. In the semi-final against Canada.

Argentina were first put in front by the talented Julián Álvarez in the first half. Shortly after the start of the second act , Messi came through. Not spectacularly, but a goal counts. His team was able to calm down and take care of the rest of the game.

Lionel Scaloni’s charges did just that and won against Canada 2:0. Now they just wait for the name of their opponent. Either Uruguay or Colombia

Lionel Messi talks about the last battles

A growing topic is what Lionel Messi will do when the championship is over, whatever the outcome. Will he end his national team career? Will he continue? Fans are understandably hoping to enjoy the magic of arguably the best footballer in history at the highest level for a while longer.

However, the Argentine himself raised some concerns after reaching the final. “I’m experiencing it as if it were the last Copa América. I realise that these are the last battles. And I’m fully enjoying them. It’s not easy to be in the final again. We have to enjoy it. Enjoy every moment,” he told TyC Sports.

“ We have to give him space. He knows we won’t be the ones to close the door on him. He can stay with us as long as he wants. Even if he retires. Let him decide how he feels.”

Source: TyC Sports