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11.07.2021 - 19:47 / deadline.com
Lionel Messi has finally broken through.
His Argentina team beat Brazil 1-0 at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium on Sunday at the Copa America, the South American Football Championship. It’s the main tournament contested among national teams from South America and the oldest still-running international soccer competition.
Messi had experienced four losses in the finals, and had even retired from the national team at one point. Thus, the victory was sweet redemption for the soccer superstar.
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Lionel Messi, 34, and Neymar, 29, gave fans a moment to remember after Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in the 2021 Copa America final on July 11. The former teammates, who previously played Barcelona together for four seasons, shared a warm congratulatory hug that lasted for 30 seconds after Neymar walked up to Messi to show his support. It was a touching gesture that perfectly represented good sportsmanship and friendship, and fans are now reposting pics and videos of the hug all over social media.
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