star of ArgentinaLionel Messi he’ll evaluation a ”movie” that didn’t have a contented ending – however was, in truth, only a dangerous chapter in an especially profitable story. The ace of the nationwide crew takes to the sector this Tuesday (25), at 10pm (Brazilian time), on the Metfife Stadium, in New Jersey, to face an opponent who nearly made him abandon his crew: the Chile.
Eight years in the past, in the identical stadium the place he’ll play in just a few hours, the quantity 10 of the Albiceleste one of many saddest incidents of his profession, when he missed a decisive penalty within the ultimate America’s Cup 100 years, see The Pink taking the title once more and ending fourth in a row for the crew.
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Messi’s life in Argentina in 2016 was very completely different. He was the star of the crew, however by no means gained a title with the principle crew (solely an under-20 World Cup and an Olympic gold medal). After three second-place finishes, the striker led the crew to that Copa América ultimate to face Chile. The sport ended goalless and was selected penalties.
The star of the crew, an idol of a era that has endured 23 years with out titles, together with three within the Copa América, Messi missed the primary shot of the sport. Albiceleste and his companions continued with the look of 1 who knew the world was about to fall on his head.
Veteran Biglia additionally missed the penalty, and, on the Chilean aspect, Vidal shot into the goalkeeper’s fingers, however Silva gave Chile the title in entrance of greater than 82 thousand followers.
Much more surprising was the second place end for Messi, who went so far as to make sure that the cycle for his crew was over.
”It is unbelievable, however it could actually’t be performed. It’s the third ultimate in a row. We strive, we strive. It’s tough, the second is tough with any evaluation. Within the dressing room I believed the nationwide crew is over for me, it is not for me. That is how I really feel now, it is very unhappy. There have been 4 finals, sadly I did not make it. It was what I wished most. It’s for everybody. For me and for everybody. Many need this. They don’t seem to be pleased with reaching the ultimate, we aren’t joyful both”, mentioned the star.
Luckily for the Argentinians, a month and a half after asserting his departure, Messi returned to the crew – and to regain all the things he had misplaced. After 5 years, quantity 10 lastly turned a champion participant. Within the Copa América 2021, the brothers gained the Brazil within the ultimate and took the title once more after 28 years. And it did not cease there…
The star went on to win two extra cups with Argentina, the World Cup 2022 and the Closing, in opposition to Italy.
Now, Messi is again on the identical platform that does not carry again the great reminiscences. This time, nonetheless, as the present champion of the world and the continent, his new writing, and what he is aware of, has a contented ending.