“Never doubt the GOAT” “It is coming home” - X goes wild as Lionel Messi and Argentina qualify for the 2024 Copa America final

Following Lionel Messi and Argentina qualifying for the Copa America 2024 final, fans took to X to share their reactions to the news. The result sees La Albiceleste one game away from winning four major titles on the bounce.

Goals from Julian Alvarez (22) and Messi (51) were enough to secure the win over an impressive Canada side on Tuesday, July 9.

Following the final whistle, the social media platform exploded with fan reactions celebrating the win, with one saying:

"Leo Messi has scored in SIX #CopaAmerica"

Another posted:

A third post referenced the 80,000 fans who attended the game, saying :

"This is not Europe, This is not Argentina, This is the USA where football is called “soccer”, Lionel Messi's influence is unreal"

Another post said:

"Since this tweet Leo Messi has won: -Copa America -Finalisimma -World Cup -3 Balon D’ors Today , Messi has reached yet another Int'l tournament Final while Mbappe got knocked out from the same. Never doubt the GOAT"

Another fan posted:

"Leo Messi has now taken Argentina to 10 FINALS in his career. While the other guy has only taken Portugal to 2 Finals. One of those he didn't even play the group stage for. Messi's international career is actually UNDERRATED"

Another fan post said:

"Leo Messi will play another final of Copa America. GOAT"

Another post hailed Messi as:

"King"

A post waxed lyrical about the Argentine maestro, saying:

"Leo Messi is God He's extra-terrestrial. He's jesus-alike. He's down-to-mars. Perfect specimen to lead Mars and beyond."

The final post in our selection said:

"Leo Messi and Argentina are winning this Copa America. It is coming Home, sweet home"

The excitement amongst Lionel Messi and Argentina fans is understandable, with the legendary forward now one game away from signing off from the continental competition with a winner's medal.

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How did Argentina and Lionel Messi fare against Canada?

Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Canada to book their place in the Copa America final. Goals in either half from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi were enough to put their opponents to the sword in a closely fought encounter.

La Albiceleste opened the scoring in the 22nd minute after a Rodrigo De Paul through-ball found Alvarez in the box. The 24-year-old finished neatly to give the defending champions the lead.

Messi then doubled Argentina's advantage in the 51st minute to put the game to bed. It was his 109th strike for his nation and 14th at Copa America.

Argentina will face Colombia or Uruguay in the final on Sunday, July 14.