Watch: Lionel Messi consoles tearful Neymar after Argentina's Copa America 2021 triumph

Lionel Messi kept his Argentina teammates away from a tearful Neymar while continuing to console the heartbroken Brazilian after Argentina's Copa America 2021 triumph.

While Sunday's Copa America final brought jubilation for Argentina at the Maracana, hosts Brazil were left heartbroken following a 1-0 defeat in the title clash. At the final whistle, Messi's teammates all ran towards their countryman to celebrate with him, lifted him up in the air and were clearly as happy for their teammate as themselves while Brazil star Neymar broke down in tears and was seen walking away in sorrow. Nothing but respect for Neymar! Messi has been there 4 times ney! Greatest are those who stand tall after falling again and again! Ggs to Brazil for playing a mad 90 mins! And Neymar you have many years ahead of you! #CopaAmericaFINAL pic.twitter.com/KEPqiKgPjs After the game, Messi and Neymar shared a long embrace as the Brazilian sought out his friend to congratulate him following the end of the Copa America final. It really was a touching moment from the PSG forward, considering that he just went through heartbreak and is also yet to win a major trophy with his country.