A Lionel Messi-less Argentina beat Colombia to win a record-breaking 16th Copa America title after a dramatic final in Miami.
Argentina captain Messi was forced off with injury in the second half of the game at Hard Rock Stadium with a foot issue that left him in tears on the substitutes’ bench.
But in his absence, Lautaro Martinez — the Golden Boot-winner after a fifth goal of the tournament — scored the only goal of the game in extra-time to decide it.
The win sees Argentina break a tie with Uruguay for all-time most in the competition’s long history.
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I didn’t realize the EURO and the Copa finals were both on the same day. Was this just poor planning or some kind of competition game between UEFA and CONMEBOL?
I didn’t realize the EURO and the Copa finals were both on the same day. Was this just poor planning or some kind of competition game between UEFA and CONMEBOL?
There were quite a few difference between the two matches, so you could see both. For me it was a beautiful day, England lost and Argentina won.