On July 10, in the Copa America semi-final, Argentina defeated Canada 2-0, advancing to the final. In this match, Messi scored the team’s second goal, marking his first goal of the tournament. Post-game, the Copa America organizers awarded Messi with the Man of the Match accolade.
However, under the official Copa America social media post, Messi’s MVP status has sparked widespread controversy, with the two top comments being critical of Messi.
One fan named Jesús Valdez wrote, “Messi was named the best player of the match, but he wasn’t actually the best performing player throughout the game.” This comment received the most likes.
Moreover, a fan named gui commented, “If James Rodríguez leads Colombia to win the championship, Messi would still be awarded the best player.”
Messi’s MVP Status Sparks Controversy: Best Player Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Best Performance – Messi Could Still Win Best Player Even If Argentina Loses the Final. Author:Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced:https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/17891.html