We’re finally getting the South American matchup of our dreams. The Copa America final this weekend will feature Argentina and Brazil. That matchup features a battle of many top players, but two stars that are of particular interest to Barcelona fans.
Since Neymar left Barcelona a few years ago, he hasn’t shared a pitch with Lionel Messi. That ends this weekend when Brazil takes on Argentina. Neymar joked in an interview this week that his close friendship with Messi would be at risk in the matchup.
“Messi is, as I’ve always said, the best player I’ve ever seen play and he’s a great friend, but now we’re in a final, we’re rivals.