Another defeat in the final, and this time the Pulce says goodbye. After the World Cup two years ago and the Copa America last year, Lionel Messi's Argentina once again loses the opportunity to lift a trophy. As in 2015, Albiceleste let Chile beat them on penalties (this time 4-2).
After the 0-0 draw in regulation time and extra time, in the 11-metre match it was Captain Messi himself who made the decisive mistake, shooting off the target. Soon after, Francisco Silva took advantage of it by giving Roja the second consecutive continental trophy.
Just received this latest disappointment, at only 29 years old, Pulce announced his farewell to the national team: “It's over for me – he told the Argentine network TyC Sport – There were four finals and they weren't enough for me. I tried. It was the thing I wanted the most, but I didn't get it, so I think it's over. I did everything I could, we lost a final again, it hurts me, moreover on penalties. My decision is made."
With Argentina, Messi did not win any titles but scored 112 goals in 55 games, surpassing Gabriel Omar Batistuta's historic record just a few days ago.
Now, however, the credits have arrived. And according to reports from 'As', Sergio Aguero has hinted that Messi might not be the only one to leave the national team after the American campaign: "Many of us in this tournament have thought it's better to leave room for other players," he said. said the Kun.
As for the third- and fourth-place play-offs of the 2016 Copa America, Colombia overcame the United States 1-0 with a goal from AC Milan player Carlos Bacca.
