Reigning FIFA Ballon D’or winner Lionel Messi remains adamant about his fitness for Argentina Showdown against Columbia in the 2024 Copa America Finals.
Ahead of Sunday’s finals in Miami, Messi acknowledged playing through discomfort at times throughout the tournament but assured fans he would be ready to give his all on Sunday.
In the final I’m going to feel better,” he said in an interview with DSports.
Though Lionel Messi and his Argentinian counterparts face a daunting task against undefeated Columbia on Sunday, the former Barcelona captain is poised to contribute significantly to help La Albiceleste quest to win a 16th Copa America title.
Meanwhile, ahead of Sunday’s Finals, both teams expressed safety concerns following a physical altercation between Uruguay and Columbia at the Bank of America Stadium.
“I’m concerned about what could happen tomorrow,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said through an interpreter. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez added it “would be great if we could reinforce security.”
