Copa America Final 2021: Video of Neymar hugging Lionel Messi post-match goes viral

Lionel Messi finally got a chance to lay his hands on an elusive silverware at international level as Argentina beat arch-rivals Brazil 1-0 in Copa America final at Maracana Stium on Sunday to win ir first continental title since 1993.

However, what really stood out here was an orable and priceless moment that featured two of greatest footballers of this generation- Messi and his Brazilian rival Neymar.

Copa America Final 2021: Neymar hugs Messi

While one player celebrated with his teammates, it was an agony for or. Lionel Messi expressed happiness after getting fourth time lucky in a Copa America final and fifth time in an international final for Argentina whereas, Neymar on or hand h to settle for a silver medal but, when two former FC Barcelona teammates came face-to-face at centre of Maracana Stium after contest, duo were seen hugging each or and it was a matter of time before video went viral.

Neymar hugging Messi video

Even netizens were moved after watching duo share an orable moment after a tense final. Here are some of reactions.

Coming back to Copa America 2021 final, once Argentina found back of net early, y ensured that Brazil never found that much-needed equaliser that was vital for m in order to retain title.

Argentina found a saviour in winger Angel Di Maria as y put hosts under pressure within first half-an-hour of play. For first 20 minutes, both teams looked to keep each or at bay in order to enjoy an early vantage in this all-important final. However, it was Argentina and Di Maria who succeeded in breaking delock in 22nd minute. 

33-year-old successfully me most of a long pass from midfield and kicked it well over goalie Ederson as Messi & Co. started celebrating. It was indeed a much-needed breakthrough for two-time world champions as y got third time lucky in Copa America final in last four editions of continental tournament. 

What makes this title clash more interesting is that Messi also finishes as Golden Boot Winner of Copa America 2021. Prior to tournament decider, Argentina captain h scored four goals. most by any player in this tournament. In fact, six-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi scored three goals during group stages and his last goal h come during former world champions' quarterfinal clash against Ecuor where y me a smooth passage to semis with a clinical  3-0 victory.

Apart from scoring four goals, Lionel Messi also me a tremendous impact with five assists that helped Argentina earn a place in final.