Sharing with the press, Messi talked about his feelings when Di Maria was about to leave the Argentina team: "Di Maria has made it clear and has made a firm decision about leaving the team. We try to enjoy everything, even the small moments that we didn't notice before.

Now we cherish those moments even more. Di Maria is very sensitive and emotional about what is happening. The whole team tries to accompany him in these final moments."

Angel Di Maria announced that he will leave the Argentina national team after the 2024 Copa America final. Lionel Messi affirmed that the whole team will try to defeat Colombia as a gift of gratitude to the star who has contributed a lot to the success of Los Albiceleste in recent years.

Before the Copa America 2024 final against Colombia at 7:00 a.m. on July 15 at Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, USA), Lionel Messi appeared quite calm: "I'm waiting very calmly, much calmer than before after what we've been through.

I'm trying to enjoy things more. In the last few finals, I slept well and we actually stayed up late playing cards and drinking tea."

If he plays in the final against Colombia, Messi will have played 39 matches in 7 Copa America tournaments (2007, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2024). El Pulga is sharing the record of scoring in 6 Copa America tournaments with Brazilian legend, Zizinho.