Lionel Messi experienced his worst moment in an Argentina shirt when he lost a second consecutive final in the 2016 Copa America, on penalties to Chile.
Elvio Paolorosso, Gerardo Martino's fitness coach, described the No.10's tough moment in the immediate aftermath of the painful defeat.
"The dressing room after the Copa America was very painful, but the worst was to come," he said.
"At 2 in the morning, more or less, I went to the store room and found Leo [Messi] completely alone, crying like a kid who lost his mother," Paolorrosso admitted.
"He was distraught and nobody could console him. I gave him a hug and we had a little whine together.
"I had Messi in Barcelona and Argentina and all I have for him are words of gratitude. He always cooperated well and even noticed if the pitch was hard or soft," he finished.
Tijan_milla
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You fall?..You rise up again stronger! That's what legends do.Respect to the KING himself!💪❤
BabaNla_14
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he always feel cold when it's time to play for Argentina
FreeAgent10
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This brought tears to my eyes. For the persons who say that Messi doesn't do enough for Argentina, don't see the effort he puts every time to try and bring back the glory days for them. But it is just not working for him at the moment and persons around the world and the Argentine drag him down but don't you guys worry because he will back and his come back be the greatest!
HashifShehad
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you can troll Messi.but you can't reach near to Messi. because he is the best player in football.he is the king of football. Messi miss penalty in final.so you troll him . but you don't forget that Messi is the man that gets his team to final. [Comeon][Comeon][Comeon][Comeon][Comeon][Comeon][Comeon][Comeon][Comeon][Comeon][Comeon]
KarkiAshim
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He is a true legend. There is not any player in the history of football like Messi. When Argentina lose Copa America cup many messi`s fan as well as football fan cried. I am one of them who cried. Whenever he lose he came back stronger. We believe in him. He is GO.A.T.