Argentina vs Colombia: Fans hails Messi’s performance despite ankle injury

Lionel Messi has once again been the inspiration for Argentina vs Colombia, with the Barcelona superstar topping the scoring charts with four goals as well as a tournament-high four assists as he chases a first senior title with La Albiceleste.

Moreover, Argentina is on an 18-game unbeaten run stretching back two years and has won their last four matches, including a convincing 3-0 win against Ecuador in the quarter-final.

Although Argentina vs Colombia full time ends in 1-1, there was a noticeable goalkeeping prowess from Argentina goalkeeper, Emi Martinez.

And Messi on the other hand has a chance to finally win a major international tournament with Argentina on Saturday night after helping his national team reach the Copa America final on Tuesday evening.

Messi stepped up and converted Argentina’s first penalty of the shoot-out after Juan Cuadrado had scored. However, fans on social media keep bathing him with praises for remain on the pitch despite an ankle injury.

Messi sends Argentina to the finals of the Copa America while Ronaldo is at home drinking water.

I know my GOAT ?

— Samuel Mbah (@Mbahdeyforyou) July 7, 2021

We all like the fun part ?
But Messi's ankle way Bleeding but he fought till the end??
???MY GOAT FOR A REASON pic.twitter.com/aownLLARLw

— Tarzan 16th July?? (@mmoaNkoaa) July 7, 2021

?? Cristiano Ronaldo vs South American teams

•11 games
•1 goal
•1 assist
•0 wins
•5 draws
•6 losses

?? Messi vs European teams
•17 games
•10 goals
•4 assists
•8 wins
•4 draws
•5 losses

And teams in Europe are difficult to beat. I know my GOAT ? abeg. pic.twitter.com/WL3v4mRrVL

— uncle DEEN™ ♛ (@officialmrdeen) July 7, 2021

Messi performed with one leg instead of crying and cheering from the bench. Choose your Goats wisely ?

— Tobi Samuel Snow (@iam_foleymessi) July 7, 2021

No doubt, Messi is the GOAT and better than Ronaldo.