NEW DELHI: A night to remember for all supporters of Argentina when Lionel Messi and his teammates edged past Brazil to become the Copa America champions at the Maracana Stadium on Sunday.
Their 15th Copa America title, first since 1993, helped Messi fill one of the biggest gaps in his illustrious football career — a trophy in Argentine jersey.
![Copa America: Messi wins first major title with Argentina]( "Copa America: Messi wins first major title with Argentina")
Their 15th Copa America title, first since 1993, helped Messi fill one of the biggest gaps in his illustrious football career — a trophy in Argentine jersey.
The win sent social media on fire, with wishes coming for Messi from Indian fans around the country and globe.
Former batting legend Sachin Tendulkar wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to Argentina on winning the #CopaAmericaFINAL. It is a historic win for all the Argentinians, and is an icing on the cake for Messi who has had such a stellar career. Continue inspiring.”
Heartiest congratulations to @Argentina on winning the #CopaAmericaFINAL. It is a historic win for all the Argenti… https://t.co/ss2WsxQy4U
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 1625994951000
Copa America: Messi wins first major title with Argentina
Google CEO Sundar Pichai was one of the first persons to share his joy for Messi and Argentina. “Messi has given so much joy over the years and arguably the best ever, so well deserved. Congrats Argentina, well played Brasil. Jogo Bonito. #CopaAmerica,” Pichai tweeted.
Messi has given so much joy over the years and arguably the best ever, so well deserved. Congrats Argentina, well p… https://t.co/R4t2Pd3CSD
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) 1625970541000
A fan tweeted a 26-second video of young men in Kerala out on their scooters with the Argentina flag in hand, celebrating the win.
Stand-up comedian Abijit Ganguly had a funny take on Messi’s win, equating the win to Sachin Tendulkar winning the 2011 World Cup title. “Argentina’s ‘We did it for Sachin’ moment,” tweeted Ganguly.
Argentina’s ‘We did it for Sachin’ moment.
— Abijit Ganguly (@AbijitG) 1625972049000
Former Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha praised the goal scorer in the final, Angel Di Maria. “Angel. That’s what you are Di Maria. I am thrilled for Argentina. And for the great Lionel Messi (Argentina flag emoji),” Jha tweeted.
Angel. That’s what you are Di Maria. I am thrilled for Argentina. And for the great Lionel Messi. ????????
— Sanjay Jha (@JhaSanjay) 1625971723000
Malayalam and Tamil cinema actor Nivin Pauly expressed his happiness on Argentina breaking the trophy drought. “The wait is finally over!!! Congratulations to Messi & Argentina!! What a match this is! (heart emoji) #CopaAmericaFinal,” tweeted Pauly.
The wait is finally over!!! Congratulations to Messi & Argentina!! What a match this is! ❤️#CopaAmericaFinal https://t.co/9upa7mp6CM
— Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) 1625976507000
IPL Franchise Kolkata Knight Riders weren’t far behind. “The 28-year drought comes to an end. Argentina! (claps emoji) #CopaAmericaFINAL,” said the tweet.
The 28-year drought comes to an end.অভিনন্দন Argentina! ????#CopaAmericaFINAL https://t.co/EI9oouhx5F
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) 1625978283000
Post the Copa America triumph, Messi’s future is still undecided. He’s a free agent in club football after his Barcelona contract ended two weeks ago. On the international front, Messi might be eyeing the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in December next year.
For now, Messi and Argentina’s Indian supporters are enjoying the win.
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