Argentine national team coach Lionel Scaloni appeared in press statements after winning the Copa America, following the 1-0 victory over Colombia in the final.

The coach said: “In the half Second, we improved and deserved to win. In extra time, the team always gives more. I am forever grateful to this team for the way they present themselves.”

He added: “I am forever grateful to this team for the way they present themselves.” “Very happy because people are happy and that's what we're here for: until people get to know the team, I never thought we could get to where we are now.”

He added: “Angel Di Maria played amazing matches with us, but today was one of the best matches, when he was tired he started running as if he was 25 years old. He is a legend. He is gone and there is no way to convince him not to retire.”

He continued: “If we had not won today, we would have advanced. This is the way to face things. Get back up and build something again when you lose. Today we are fine and enjoying the present.”

He added: “If I only talked about Leo Messi, I would be wrong, because we love everyone, each one in a special way. Even those who did not come to this competition.”

He stressed: “We made changes so that the team can improve. We thought Lautaro Martinez would get one chance and he would do it, we said that on the bench.”

He continued: “This team never stops surprising you.”

He concluded regarding Messi’s injury and his crying on the bench: “Messi was created to be on a football field. He never wants to leave because he doesn't want to abandon his teammates