Nico Cantor joins Morning Footy to discuss the Copa América final, highlighting Scaloni’s tactical changes during the match. They also talk about Messi’s emotional reaction after exiting the final due to injury and consider what the future holds for Lionel Messi with the Argentina national team.
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31 Comments
Argentina midfield did a great job that keep Colombia in the middle of the park
Argentina defense is crazy. Lisandro Martinez and Cuti Romero were rock solid again. Argentina allowed only one goal in the whole tournament. They play VERY defensive football. Not pretty to watch but imho yesterday they simply waited until Colombia ran out of gas and put an extra gear on (and made those three changes that transformed the game). Typical Scaloni era win.
Decepcionado un poco por Messi, me queda claro que nunca estuvo bien, y que incluso no lo llevaron a Dyabala porque sabían que tomaría relevancia si lo reemplazaba, y que priorizaron el ego de un jugador que ademas gano todo, en desmedro del equipo, pero por sobre todo, priorizando los negocios y acuerdos que tienen la FIFA/AFA/MLS. Se ganó la copa, pero quedo mas que claro que la selección juega mejor sin Messi, y como está demostrando Di Maria, el momento para retirarse es ahora. Agradecido con Messi eternamente, me he peleado con mucha gente por defenderlo cuando lo defenestraban, pero creo que ya debe dar ese paso, y acompañar incluso desde otro lugar, el cuerpo técnico lo sumaria. Espero sinceramente no vaya como jugador a la próxima copa del mundo.
Nigel was about to make the cocaine joke with that Maradona shirt😂😂😂
He can still contribute in the final 30 minutes
👑 Argentina 🇦🇷♾️🐐 GOATED
MESSIA FORCE ⚽🥇🌎🌍🌏
Yes Colombia won most of the midfield battles, had more possession and passes, but they wasted those opportunities with desperate long shots. They didn’t have clever ideas for the last third. They had 19 shots only 4 were on target. Dibu Martinez wasn’t challenged much.
Finalissima, I hope Messi gets it too, and Di Maria also agrees to play one more game. 😁
Messi in the last 20-30min as a playmaking 10 could win games for several years at the highest level. Id be concerned with his injury record since leaving Barcelona. If they can manage to keep him healthy and he has the desire he should be at the World Cup even if it’s just for reduced minutes and a leadership role.
This is the best Argentina have played without Messi. They didn’t need him
I believe, as you do, that this is the last international tournament for Messi… But I do believe he will play again for Argentina in a friendly or a testimonial or both… But he will not be featuring in the World Cup in 2026, this was it… I remember when Di Maria came to Canada in 2007 with U-20 team with Sergio Aguerro… Seems like yesterday.
This guy (Nico) know what he is talking about. Everyone one else is just still in kindergarden learning the game.
Thank god for Nico’s analysis. I agree this will be Messi’s last major tournament with Argentina.
God’s shirt.
If Messi follows Argentina to the next World Cup, it will be solely for marketing and commercial aspects of the game.
2 robbed penalties from Colombia interesting how Nico didn’t mention that 😂 must be nice to be a fan to a country who get gifted every award due to Messi
Very good analysis 👍
Take your trophy back to you dump of a country.
They have a deep bench. Full stop
Messi could have had goal on a break away nice dribble pass to di maria. di maria passed to him he hit but it hit alvarez in the butt who was flying thru the box. That was goin in.
Messi will not retire like this, he will come back, play and retire when HE DECIDES TO DO SO.
W Messi
Messi goat 🐐
The Paul was a monster , Romero and Martinez of Man United ..
Argentina have plan B on bench, that's why Argentina win.
Messi can play in 2026WC for 30 minutes in the second half, during which a team needs creativity. despite not scoring goals, Messi managed to create chances and assists in this Copa America. Without Messi, football is less artistic
I think it's time to call it quits. I love Messi but he's declined a lot.
Messi all he wants is to play and win
I’m Argentinian I know!
I forgot the field was a mess, they changed it two days before.
De Paul gas tank has fuel for 150 mins. One of the most durable player I have seen
Very impressive analysis. Spot on. Messi played this tournament INJURED is the point. I watched some other podcasts and you hear idiots saying Messi didn't perform without putting context to it! The man was injured! He is a hero and Courageous to play with an injury. That's why he is the GOAT!!!