Nothing but respect between the two ballers, at full-time Neymar Jr. went straight over to his former teammate Lionel Messi to congratulate him on his first trophy with his native country. The two embraced in a hug showing the respect they have for each other.
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Nothing but respect. Neymar 🤝 Messi ❤ pic.twitter.com/osp6iUrfcU
— FutbolBible (@FutbolBible) July 11, 2021
Argentina won the game by a signal goal scored by Angel di Maria in the 22nd minute. That was just enough to give Argentina their first Copa America trophy since 1993. Messi had to wait a long time for this success with his country, but I’m sure the wait was more than worth it.