Superstar Messi affirmed that he will only enjoy playing football and does not care about records.
Messi had a smooth start at Copa America. Although the Argentine team did not play very convincingly , they were still able to win 2-0 against Canada . Personally, Messi had an assist for Lautaro Martinez in the second goal.
After the match, Messi shared about the match. This superstar admitted that he had difficulty facing the tight defensive style of the Canadian team.
“We had enough patience to keep the ball and move it from side to side. Today it was difficult for us to find space. Most opponents play very differently to us. We have to try Try to continue to have that patience and be in control when opportunities arise and take advantage.
We knew this would be a difficult, physical match, with very little space in the first half. Luckily, we quickly found a goal in the second half, but things were still very complicated.”
Messi had difficulty facing Canada’s tight defense
Messi also mentioned that the pitch condition was not good and that it made Argentina’s game plan more difficult. Coach Scaloni was also not satisfied with the field after the match.
“We always try to be the same regardless of the condition of the pitch, that’s our way of playing and we try, the truth is it becomes much more complicated because first they close the gaps and then you have to be very precise, because there you need more time to control” .
Star Rosario also shared his record of becoming the first Argentine player to play in seven Copa America tournaments and also assist in 7 consecutive Copa tournaments.
“Very happy to continue here and be able to participate in another official tournament in the national team. I always say that I am not someone who focuses on this type of record or any record, simply enjoy this Copa America. We will always try to give our best, sometimes play better, sometimes play worse, but always try to give our best and fight in every match like we have been doing. do”.
Messi doesn’t care about any records and just focuses on playing football
