Argentina held a news conference on July 14 ahead of the 2024 Copa America final against Colombia on July 15, at 7:00 a.m. It is worth noting that goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is still present beside coach Scaloni. On the same day, Messi hugged Di Maria and said his goodbyes.
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“The Argentinian team still maintains a tradition that is perhaps almost a superstition. But “abstinence is good”, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and coach Scaloni continue to attend press conferences before a match and a final, like the previous 3 times. That’s when the Albiceleste were all crowned champions,” the newspaper Diario Ole (Argentina) shared.
Messi gave his close friend, Di Maria, an emotional hug
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Di Maria and the Argentina team shirt honoring him
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On the same day, members of the Argentine team and federation staged an internal ceremony to honor veteran attacker Di Maria, who will leave the team following the 2024 Copa America final. Messi gave his friend my body a heartfelt hug.
“This Copa America final is certainly Di Maria’s last match in the Argentina team. But this is not the end of Messi. We include Messi in a big plan for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. I will sit down with Messi after the final. Even if he doesn’t want to play anymore, I still ask him to come with the team at least until the 2026 World Cup. He still has a lot to contribute. country”, coach Scaloni emphasized.
Coach Scaloni and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez spoke at three press conferences before Argentina’s finals: Copa America 2021 in Brazil, Finalissima 2022 (intercontinental final) in England, and World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The Albiceleste were declared champions three times in a row after defeating Brazil, Italy, and France in the final.
This time at Copa America 2024, they will continue to compete with the goal of bringing luck and winning the fourth straight major championship against a very powerful opponent, Colombia, at 7:00 a.m. on July 15.
According to Marca (Spain): “This is definitely not a coincidence. The Argentine team must have a reason to continue to arrange goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and coach Scaloni to attend the press conference before the Copa final America 2024”.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and coach Scaloni at the press conference on July 14
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Emiliano Martinez said: “I hope we can resolve the final in regular time, even though opponents Colombia and their talented player, James Rodriguez, are playing extremely impressively.
I know James Rodriguez well; he is a left-footed player and one of the finest in the world. This is definitely not an easy match. When faced with 11 million kicks in a penalty shootout, luck will be crucial. Myself and the Argentina team are now quite secure and comfortable, having accomplished many wonderful things in recent years. We will go into the contest with the most excitement; even if this is the fourth final, I feel like it’s the first time.”
Meanwhile, when it came to the infamous brawl that occurred during Uruguay’s 0-1 semi-final loss to Colombia, both coach Scaloni and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez defended the Uruguayan players’ behavior after they were forced to fight. went to the stands and fought with Colombian fans to protect his wife, children, and family members.