Yesterday, the Argentine national team landed on Brazil to play the Copa América. Specifically, they landed on Rio de Janeiro, and the team is now at the Hilton Barra hotel. After landing, Messi had a virtual press conference at 8 PM (Argentina time). The complete press conference can be seen here: Habló Messi, antes del debut de la Selección Argentina en la Copa América: "Es el momento de dar el golpe". Below is the English translation of what he said.
"We are worried about catching Covid-19. We try to take care of ourselves and keep doing everything they tell us, but it's not easy because then these things happen. We are playing against the other teams where there is also a risk of contagion. We will do everything we can to make sure it doesn't happen, but it doesn't always depend on us and it can happen".
"We came at a good moment, we had not been together for a long time and although it was difficult at the beginning, we played two good games. We were not able to get the victory but we kept growing. We are happy with the performance of the two matches but we have to win to keep growing".
"At no time did the national team depend on me. We always sought to build a strong group to achieve our goals. Little by little we became stronger as a team, we have been working for a long time with many of the same players and the same idea. We have already played in a Copa América and many of them already have the experience, we are still on the right path and we will try to achieve our goal".
"(About the upcoming game against Chile) We need an important victory. We have been doing things well, we have been growing but we need to win. Especially at the beginning of the Copa América, where it is important to start with three points because it gives you peace of mind for what is to come. We know it is going to be very difficult, that we are playing again against Chile, that we know each other very well. We know what a tough opponent we are going to face, but hopefully we can do it because it will be important for the whole group and it will give us peace of mind to start with the three points and then go on".
"Everything I get to play with the national team is always special, be it friendlies, Copa America or a World Cup. I never imagined I would play so many games with the national team. I try to live day by day, be present and give my best."
"(About De Paul) He has become very important since Scaloni's arrival, he is a very important player because of what he gives in the midfield, both with and without the ball. We always try to look for him, to be close to him because of my position, because of the way I play, because of the sector where I always move and he is the closest to me. Little by little we got to know each other and I feel very good playing with him".
"We already know what our idea is. Most of the team has been playing together for a long time now, although new players have arrived and are being incorporated, the idea and the way of playing of the National Team is quite clear and we already have it. It's time to make a big impact and this Cup could be the chance. We are ready. It is going to be a special Cup because of everything that is happening in the world, and soccer is not exempt, but we are ready to compete"
"I am always available to be with the national team and give my best. My biggest dream is to win a title with the national team. I was very close many times and unfortunately it didn't happen. I will try to keep looking for it until I can, until it happens, until the coach says that I can be there and contribute to the group and the team, I will always be there and fight for that dream. I was lucky enough to win everything at club and individual level, but it would be great to achieve something with the national team as well".
"We were left with a bitter taste because of the way the match with Colombia ended. I think that after the first half we played we deserved to take the three points, we had the chance to score the third on several occasions and to end up being tied in the last minute, it leaves you with an ugly feeling. We left a good image, although we have to correct many things to try to really fight because it is clear that this is not enough for us and we are willing and ready to keep growing and try to win tomorrow's match."
As a fun fact, Agüero sent a message in the live stream of Messi's press conference, saying "Greetings to all cracks! Except to the bobbins who insult🤪"
Today, Argentina will play against Chile for their debut at the Copa América. Messi will be playing his 6th Copa América, a record for Argentina alongside Tesoriere. That is all for today, I hope you liked this entry and I'll see you in the next blog.
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