A big incident happened with Argentina's superstar player Lionel Messi during the match against Colombia in the Copa America Cup final. This incident happened with him in a live match, after which Messi was not only seen groaning in pain but also crying bitterly. Actually, Messi got a severe injury during the match, despite which he tried very hard to play but could not play. And, he had to leave the field in an important match like the final against Colombia.

Messi injured in Copa America final

In the final match of Copa America, 37-year-old Messi got injured in the 36th minute of the game. But, at that time, despite the injury, he decided to play for the team. After the first half of the match ended with a score of 0-0, Messi came on the field in the second half as well. But, then in the 66th minute his condition worsened and he had to leave the field.

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Messi cried bitterly

In the 66th minute, when Messi was leaving the field and going towards the dugout, the Argentine supporters present in the stadium were seen giving him a standing ovation. That scene itself brought out the pain inside Messi and he could not control his emotions. Messi was seen crying bitterly while sitting in the dugout.

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