
Messi looked as happy as he had ever seen himself.
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Lionel Messi could not contain the tears in his emotion after the triplet against Bolivia and the celebration in front of his audience by the obtaining the America’s Cup: “I’ve been dreaming about this for a long time.”
Video of the day. Leo Messi crying tears of joy after finally celebrating the Copa America with Argentines. 🇦🇷🏆 #Messi
… and yes, he’s even prettier than he got his big hat trick tonight, becoming the best South American goal scorer in history.pic.twitter.com/28Hbl7LBEZ
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 10, 2021
“It is a unique moment for how it was given and after so much waiting. There was no better way than it and being able to be here celebrating is an amazing thing“, Pointed out the captain after the 3-0 victory that leaves Albiceleste as Brazil’s escort in the South American Qualifiers.
“I can’t get over so much happiness. This is what I had always dreamed of was given to me. For my family who is watching me and for all Argentines. The truth is that I am very excited. My mother and my siblings are in the stands, who suffered a lot too. I am very happy“, He stressed before breaking down in tears in television statements after the meeting.
If Messi cries we will all cry 🥺
Leo was moved to tears after his football party against Bolivia.pic.twitter.com/ufxScAyDmJ
– Goal in Spanish (@Goal_en_espanol) September 10, 2021
“The truth I always say: individual awards are secondary, because we’re here for something else,” he noted when asked about his 79-goal record, which allowed him to beat Pelé (77) and stay as the highest scorer in national teams in South America.
after Messi once again lifted the Copa America in front of the Argentine public, He toured the Olympics, celebrated with his teammates before embarking on his return to Paris.
In the match against Bolivia, Messi was inspired, as evidenced by the quality of his goals.
THE GOAL YOU GAVE, LEO! The Argentine ’10’ made one of his favorite plays and scored the first in the Monumental. ⚽️🔝
⏱️ 20 ‘PT | Argentina 🇦🇷 1-0 🇧🇴 Bolivia#ClasificatoriasxMDeportes 🌎
Watch it on Movistar TV 015 and 715 HD ▶ ️ https://t.co/0QaBBNQcVV pic.twitter.com/scWcQ4EZwK
– Movistar Esports (@MovistarDeporPe) September 9, 2021
78 TIMES MESSI, GOAT! 🐐
– messi depre (@leomessidepre) September 10, 2021
GOOOAAAAAAL !!! Lionel Messi secures his great moment with a hat-trick against a lukewarm Bolivian team.
⏱️ Argentina 🇦🇷 3 – 0 🇧🇴 Bolivia#ClasificatoriasxMDeportes 🌎
Watch it on Movistar TV 015 and 715 HD ▶ ️ https://t.co/0QaBBNQcVV pic.twitter.com/7hMkcjruaO
– Movistar Esports (@MovistarDeporPe) September 10, 2021
Unforgettable for him, for his fans and for Argentina.