Watch: Lionel Messi cries uncontrollably after being forced off injured during Copa America Final

Forced off injured, Argentina captain Lionel Messi could not control his tears and was seen crying during the second half of the 2024 Copa America Final against Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Several videos and pictures of the football legend crying uncontrollably have found their way to social media.

The heartbreaking videos and pictures show Messi crying profusely after he was forced off injured. As the two teams desperately looked to break the deadlock, Messi was seen visibly in pain in the 64th minute of the match.

In terrible pain, the football GOAT clutches his ankle and is later seen being replaced by Nicolas Gonzalez. While no exact reason for the injury was known immediately, he might have planted his right foot awkwardly during the match.

Later, he was seen limping his way off the field with his right shoe in his hand. Angry, he later hurls his boot to the ground, already in tears.

Something you never want to see, Lionel Messi comes out of the field with an injury in what can possibly be his last Copa America.#CopaAmérica#Messi#InterMiamicfpic.twitter.com/bnAE0Z8pi0

— Favian Renkel (@FavianRenkel) July 15, 2024

He was seen crying profusely, covering his face in sheer disappointment at the injury, and more so for not being able to contribute for his team in the final. However, his teammates rush to him and try to console him.

The entire stadium echoed with ‘Messi Messi’ chants to which the Colombia fans responded with ‘James, James James!’

According to reports, Messi had been dealing with a leg injury and discomfort through much of the tournament and missed Argentina’s group stage finale. Even as Messi was rested, Lautaro Martinez scored in the 111th minute to help Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win the 2024 Copa America title.

This is Argentina’s 16th title in the South America’s premier international competition. With this, they have overtaken Uruguay as the most successful team in its history. Moreover, this is Argentina’s second consecutive Copa America title, in addition to the 2022 World cup title.