Meanwhile, reports are claiming that Messi has agreed to a wage cut before penning a 5-year contract extension with FC Barcelona.
The Brazil head coach was critical of CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez while he praised Neymar for his show of sportsmanship.
There were quite a few moments of magic in the tournament this year but there was one wondrous goal that stood out from the others.
With a 3-1-4-2 formation, here is the best XI of Copa America 2021.
Argentina ended their 28-year wait to lift the Copa America after Angel Di Maria's first-half goal clinched a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana.
Angel Di Maria's first-half strike earned Argentina their first Copa America since 1993 and star Lionel Messi's first in his career.
While Argentina come into this game after a penalty-shootout win over Colombia, Brazil defeated Peru 1-0 to secure a place in the final.
Neymar and Lionel Messi, who spent four years together at Barcelona, are both chasing their first Copa America titles on Saturday.
Messi finished the match with nine successful dribbles, five key passes, two big chances created, one assist and one penalty converted to take his side to the finals of the tournament.
Meanwhile, reports are claiming that Messi has agreed to a wage cut before penning a 5-year contract extension with FC Barcelona.
The Brazil head coach was critical of CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez while he praised Neymar for his show of sportsmanship.
There were quite a few moments of magic in the tournament this year but there was one wondrous goal that stood out from the others.
With a 3-1-4-2 formation, here is the best XI of Copa America 2021.
Argentina ended their 28-year wait to lift the Copa America after Angel Di Maria's first-half goal clinched a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana.
Angel Di Maria's first-half strike earned Argentina their first Copa America since 1993 and star Lionel Messi's first in his career.
While Argentina come into this game after a penalty-shootout win over Colombia, Brazil defeated Peru 1-0 to secure a place in the final.
Neymar and Lionel Messi, who spent four years together at Barcelona, are both chasing their first Copa America titles on Saturday.
Messi finished the match with nine successful dribbles, five key passes, two big chances created, one assist and one penalty converted to take his side to the finals of the tournament.