July 11 saw Argentina win the Copa America title after 28 years while Italy ended their 53-year wait for the Euro 2020 championships.
Such a similarity is certainly a startling indication of some salient features which link the two top footballers.
Rodrigo de Paul's brilliant pass to Angel di Maria helped Argentina score the goal that saw them clinch the Copa America after 28 years.
Lionel Messi finally ended a 28-year wait for Argentina when they beat arch-rivals Brazil to win the Copa America 2021 on Sunday.
Lionel Messi is, much to the relief of him and his fans around the world, a Copa America winner with Argentina at long last.
Lionel Messi and Argentina ended their international jinx as they defeated Brazil in the final of the Copa America 2021 tournament.
Lionel Messi will have the chance to finally win an international trophy when Argentina take on Brazil in the final of the Copa America.
Argentina and Brazil have clashed in football for over 100 years and the Copa America 2021 clash is a latest addition.
Lionel Messi has one more chance to ensure he wins a world title when Argentina take on Brazil in the final of the Copa America.
Martinez saved three penalties for Argentina in the penalty shootout against Colombia to lead his team to the final of Copa America 2021.