Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has heaped praises on two of his teammates after their Copa America semi-final 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday.
Two goals from Julian Alvarez and Messi gave Argentina the victory over Canada.
Speaking after the game, Messi hailed Angel Di María and Ota Nicolás Otamendi for their impact on the team so far.
“What this team has done, what the Argentina national team has done, because after this everyone gives more importance to all the finals that me and the ‘older guys’ have played,” Messi said.
“Me, Fide [Di María], Ota [Otamendi], and that Argentina can play another final is amazing.
“To be honest it has been a difficult tournament, the level has been as equal as ever, very bad surfaces, high temperatures that make it hard to play, very tough rivals.
“So the fact we made it and we are here again playing a final is something to enjoy and highlight.”
Argentina will now take on either Uruguay or Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday.
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