Cover America: Neymar criticises Brazil fans supporting Mess in the final

Neymar has attacked Brazilians who are supporting Argentina to win the Copa Americaa final Saturday in Marathon because they are Leonel Messi fans.

Brazil's supporters lack interest in this year's tournament due to the COVIID-19 pandemic in the country and last-minute changes they saw Brazil wait for Copa after COMEBOL announced Argentina and Colombia would no longer organise the event, Periscope broadcast.

Brazilian journalist SporTV Fabiola Andrade is among those fans who have publicly appeared to support Argentina in the finals.

Andrade explained her controversial decision in the Instagram and wrote: “Before I get stoned in a public square, let me explain: I love Brazil, Brazilian football... I have some silverini friends. But I'm not going to Argentina to the Copa America Final because of them, no. I cheer because I love football and @leomossi this guy needs to win a title with his country's fans! For justice! ”

Messi, 34, is the main scorer in the four-goers race and has achieved five assistings. The striker is also seeking to win his first major international competition for Argentina, which has failed in four efforts.

What I want most is to win a title with the national team”, Messy said after Argentina beat Colombia after penalty. “We're more eager than ever to win Copa American”. /Periscopi