On July 15, Beijing time, the much-watched 2024 Copa America final began. Defending champions Argentina take on world No. 12 Colombia. In the first half, Argentina was stubbornly sniped by Colombia. In the game, Argentina captain Messi was also injured because of the fierce tackle by Colombia players.

In the 36th minute of the game, Argentina organized an attack, and after hitting the wall in a row, Messi burst into the box with the ball, but when the ball was about to go out of the bottom line, Messi insisted on choosing a cross, and as a result, Colombia defender Arias's flying tackle was also on-hand, and Messi's ankle was firmly stepped on by Arias.

And after being violated by his opponent, Messi covered his feet in pain. However, perhaps to prevent Colombia from taking advantage of Argentina's opportunity to play one less man and continue to attack the goal, Messi endured severe pain and rolled back to the field three times in a row before continuing to lie down and wait for the team doctor to enter.

Regarding Messi's move, many netizens hotly discussed: "Messi is very wise now!" ": "Make reasonable use of the rules, Messi has no problem doing this"; "Professional footballers know that they have to do it!" : "The Colombia player showed his shoes for the first time, the action was too dirty! ”

Fortunately, after a short treatment outside the field with the help of the team doctor, Messi was fine, and then he returned to the court to continue playing. This game is Messi's fifth appearance in the Copa America final, becoming the first person in history. This match will also be the curtain call for the 37-year-old Messi in the Copa America.