On July 14, the Argentina team had a press conference before the 2024 Copa America final against Colombia at 7:00 a.m. on July 15. It is worth mentioning that goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is still present with coach Scaloni. On the same day, Messi hugged Di Maria and said goodbye.

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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 the federation, held an internal ceremony to pay tribute to veteran striker Di Maria, who will part ways with the team after the 2024 Copa America final. Here, Messi dedicated to his friend my body a hug full of love and emotion.

“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 attended three press conferences before the Argentina team’s finals, including Copa America 2021 in Brazil, Finalissima 2022 (Intercontinental final) in England and World Cup 2022 in Qatar. All three times the Albiceleste then won the finals against Brazil, Italy and France respectively to be crowned champions.

This time at Copa America 2024, they will continue to participate in the hope of bringing luck to win the 4th consecutive major tournament, against a very strong 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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Supporting the Uruguayan player’s fighting action because…

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 left-footed, one of the best players in the world. This is not an easy match, that’s for sure. If faced with 11m kicks in a penalty shootout, luck will play a huge role. Myself and the Argentina team are now very confident and comfortable, after we have done many great things in recent years. We will enter the match with the most excitement, even though this is the 4th final, I feel like it’s the first time.”

Meanwhile, talking about the controversial brawl incident after Uruguay’s semi-final loss to Colombia with a score of 0-1, both coach Scaloni and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez supported the actions of the Uruguayan players, after they had to fight. went to the stands to fight with Colombian fans to protect his wife, children and family members.