Rare video: Messi's leader's speech at the Maracana before the Copa America final

2022-11-03 23:02:34Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Rare video: Messi's leader's speech at the Maracana before the Copa
Messi's leader's speech at the Maracana before the Copa America final

We've all seen Lionel Messi score incredible goals, provide expert assists, stun opponents with his dribbling, lift countless trophies and Ballon d'Ors, but we've never seen him give a passionate speech about his companions and to receive cheers from them. The Argentine national team was taking the field to win a Copa América.

Now this can be seen in the new Netflix documentary, where the triumphant march of Argentina against the "eternal" rival of Brazil is shown, entitled "Eternal: The Champions of America".

On June 11, 2021, at the Maracana, Lionel Messi celebrated his first title with the Argentine national team, thanks to the only goal scored by di Maria in the 22nd minute.

The focus is on Lionel Messi, who has spoken about this particular documentary, like most of the protagonists. In fact, the goalscorer of the final, Angel Di Maria, cries on camera, describing the title as the biggest of his career.

Messi's words were fiery and enthusiastic and were recorded by an Argentine federation camera in the Maracana dressing room.

Messi's speech:

"We already know what is happening with Argentina-Brazil. I don't want to say anything tonight, just thank you guys. Thank you very much for these 45 days. I told you on my birthday too. We have a beautiful team... 45 days we traveled, we played, we stayed in hotels, 45 days without seeing our families, guys.

Dibu (Emiliano Martinez) gave birth to a daughter and he couldn't see her, he couldn't hold her. Chino gave birth to a son and only saw him for a short time. All this why? For this moment. Because we have a goal and we are very close to achieving it.

And you know which one is the best? How everything depends on us. That's why we're going to go out there and lift that trophy. We will bring it back to Argentina to enjoy it with family, friends and those who have always supported us.

And one last thing and I'll end with this: There are no coincidences guys. This tournament was supposed to be held in Argentina, but God wanted it to be held in Brazil so that we can conquer it in the Maracana and it will be more beautiful for us.

So, take the field with confidence and calmness. We will take that trophy home."

 


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