Lionel Messi Gives Colombian Defenders a Run for Their Money During Copa America 2021 Semi-Final, Argentina Captain’s Video Goes Viral

Lionel Messi's skills are something that's most talked about. Even at the age of 34, Messi has been at the top of his game and has been the talk of the town for toying with his opponents. A similar instance happened during Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America 2021 semi-finals when the six-time Ballon d'Or winner gave Colombian defenders a run for their money. Messi got full possession of the ball with four-five dribbles and went past a couple of defenders. With this, he got a dull possession of the ball and continued with his game. Lionel Messi Played with a Bleeding Ankle in the Second Half Against Colombia, Copa America 2021 Semi-Finals, Pics go Viral. 

During the game, team Colombia committed six fouls and all of them were on Lionel Messi, As a result, the Argentine played an entire second half with a bleeding ankle. The pictures of Messi's bleeding ankle made rounds on social media. The match result witnessed Argentina winning the game 3-2 on penalties. The game was at 1-1 at the final whistle but then the match boiled down to penalties.

Now, let's have a look at the video of Messi toying with Colombian defenders:

Messi's team has made their way into the finals of Copa America 2021. They will now face Brazil in the fails which will happen on July 11, 2021, at 5.30 am IST. The game will happen at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janerio in Brazil.

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