Lionel Messi’s dramatic exit from the 2024 Copa America last in opposition to Colombia bore an uncanny resemblance to Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the 2016 European Championship last, drawing putting parallels between the 2 soccer legends and their respective journeys to glory.
Messi, Argentina’s talisman, appeared to endure a non-contact harm whereas working and fell within the sixty fourth minute of the Copa America last.
Protecting his face along with his palms as he sat on the bench, Messi’s departure signaled the tip of his participation in a match that may in the end change into a testomony to his group’s resilience.