Copa America 2021: Despite Injury, Lionel Messi Played The Finals

Argentina Manager Lionel Scaloni revealed that Lionel Messi played the Copa America 2021 final against Brazil on July 11 despite a hamstring injury. He also played the semi-finals with a bleeding knee against Columbia. "If you knew the way that he played in Copa America you’d love him even more,” Scaloni told reporters after Argentina’s win. The 34-year-old legend has won his maiden international trophy.