Lionel Messi’s Nine-Word Message to Argentina Teammates Speaks Volumes After Copa America Victory
After Argentina’s thrilling 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final, Lionel Messi delivered a poignant nine-word message to his teammates, and it’s a telling insight into the Argentine mentality.
As reported by OLGA, midfielder Rodrigo De Paul revealed that Messi told the players, "Nobody taunts anyone, let’s celebrate and enjoy our victory."
In the aftermath of the match, which saw Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez score the winning goal in extra time, the Argentine team was bombarded with criticism from rival nations. However, Messi’s message was a defiant response to those who would seek to discredit their achievement.
De Paul told OLGA, "They always find something against the winner. Whether it’s that we got help, or that we taunt others, or that it’s not such a good team, or that South America is less developed than Europe, we didn’t see any fuss about that when they say those things about us. All these things are said to discredit what we’ve achieved."
The Argentine players have been accused of chanting a racist song on the team bus, but it’s clear that Messi’s message is not about seeking to belittle their opponents, but rather about celebrating their own success and refusing to let external criticism bring them down.
This kind of mentality is what separates Argentina from the rest. While other teams might crumble under the pressure of criticism, Argentina’s players are built to withstand it.
As we saw in the video shared by Enzo Fernandez, the Argentine players are not afraid to have a good time and celebrate their victories, but they also know how to conduct themselves with class and respect.
In his apology, Fernandez wrote, "I stand against discrimination in all forms and apologise for getting caught up in the euphoria of our Copa America celebrations. That video, that moment, those words, do not reflect my beliefs or my character. I am truly sorry."
It’s refreshing to see a team that can acknowledge their mistakes and take responsibility for their actions, rather than trying to shift the blame onto others.
As Argentina looks to build on their Copa America success, it’s clear that Messi’s message will be a key part of their mentality. They won’t let anyone bring them down, and they’ll keep celebrating their victories with class and respect.
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