Last updated on .From the section FootballLionel Messi ended his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final in Rio's Maracana stadium. "The happiness is immense," said Messi after the game as he also praised the attitude of the Argentina squad. "I had a lot of confidence in this group that became very strong since the last Copa America. "If you knew the way that he [Messi] played in the Copa America you'd love him even more," said Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni. The sparse home supporters made their voices heard, though, particularly every time Messi touched the ball, booing and jeering the forward.

Source: BBC July 09, 2021 14:43 UTC