Messi thinks that Argentina can hit the table in this Copa América

During the press conference, Lionel Messi commented on his desire to succeed in the regional tournament and his concern about catching COVID – in Brazil

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Lionel Messi returns to the ring to try to get a title with the Argentina team in this Copa América 2020. The captain of the albiceleste is part of the generation that lost three finals for three years in a row : the world Cup 2014 and the Copa América 2015 Y 2016.

During the press conference, the FC Barcelona player commented on his desire to succeed in the regional tournament and his concern for COVID – 19 : “ It is a risk to be able to get COVID – 19 . We are concerned but we try to take care of ourselves “, declared the captain of the Albiceleste team.

The possibility of raising the Cup

On the possibility of conquering in Brazilian territory the title of the America’s Cup , stated that “it would be very nice”.

“ I was lucky to win everything at club level and at individual level and it would be very nice to also get something with the National Team ”, expressed during a press conference to 24 hours of the tournament debut against the Chile’s national team.

About maximum dream as a player of the Argentine national team, the captain said that he will always be available.

“I was very close several times. It didn’t happen but I’ll keep trying. I will always fight for that, “he emphasized.

” I think we came at a good time. It had been a long time since we got together and at first it cost us . We played two good games (by qualifying), beyond that we drew and we could not get a victory “, The captain of Barcelona also emphasized.

“Competitions with the National Team are always special. I never imagined being able to play so many games with this shirt. I always live from day to day and try to do my best, “he said.

” new guys arrived, I think the idea and the way of playing the national team is quite clear. It is time to take a hit and this Cup is a great possibility. At no time from my. We always try to make a strong group ”, he concluded.