#CopaAmericaFINAL: Sensational moment when crying Neymar hugs Messi

Neymar found Lionel Messi moments after Brazil’s 1-0 defeat in the Copa America final on Saturday night and gave Argentina forward, Lionel Messi a deep congratulatory hug.

You will recall that on Friday, Neymar fumbled that he respected Messi but his team will win the Copa America. However, the situational irony occurs when the former Barcelona teammates remain great friends off the pitch, so Neymar wanted to salute his tournament rival even as he still had tears in his eyes from the loss.

That Messi & Neymar hug ❤️

Greatness knows greatness ?pic.twitter.com/FQR3tYv57w

— Goal (@goal) July 11, 2021

Later, the duo sat next to one another on the field to talk.

Neymar, without a doubt, had struggled with physical challenges from defenders during the match as Messi earned his first senior international tournament triumph.

Rodrigo de Paul made a long pass to Angel Di Maria, who burst past the Brazil backline and chipped a shot over the head of Ederson in the 22nd minute.

Neymar and Co. then found it difficult to create chances, with Richarlison coming closest to an equalizer in the second half.

What are people saying?

This trophy doesn’t define who Messi is but it will only assist during arguments ???……Messi stays providing assists ON and OFF the pitch ?? #CopaAmericaFINAL #MessiGreatness #4timeMVP #InternationalTrophy

— ASISAT M.O.N (@AsisatOshoala) July 11, 2021

You don’t have to choose between Messi and Ronaldo or Wizkid and Davido. It’s okay to have a preference too. It’s entirely up to you.

What is foolish is getting angry and fighting strangers on the internet over super stars.

This doesn’t include bants. Bants are okay!

— Dr. Dípò Awójídé, FHEA (@OgbeniDipo) July 11, 2021

The wait is finally over!!!
Congratulations to Messi & Argentina!! What a match this is! ❤️#CopaAmericaFinal pic.twitter.com/9upa7mp6CM

— Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) July 11, 2021

Deep down Neymar is happy for Messi. GET YOURSELF A FRIEND LIKE NEYMAR ❤️??️#CopaAmericaFINAL #GOAT #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/kR4BtmXEzf

— TEM!LOLA ✨? ÑÖT TËMILÔLUWA ? (@temmyreign) July 11, 2021

Tell the circumstances that kept you broken, If the night of sorrow is long, the morning will follow it. Messi is an inspirational for everybody. pic.twitter.com/BVfL1vKkr7

— Marshall ?? ?? (@TheMessiguyy) July 11, 2021