Argentina vs Colombia Copa América Final LIVE: Messi magic secures Argentina's victory
Argentina has claimed the 2024 Copa América title with a 2-0 win over Colombia, thanks to a brilliant individual performance from Lionel Messi.
The 36-year-old Messi scored a stunning goal in the first half and set up Lautaro Martinez for the second in the second half to give Argentina its first major trophy since 2021.
The victory was also Messi's first major international title with Argentina, and it came in his record-breaking 162nd appearance for his country. Messi now has 98 goals for Argentina, moving him one ahead of Pelé as the all-time leading goalscorer in South American international history.
The match was played in front of a sold-out crowd at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, and it was a tense and exciting affair from start to finish. Argentina took the lead in the 29th minute when Messi curled a beautiful free kick into the top corner of the net.
Colombia came close to equalizing on several occasions, but they were unable to find a way past Argentina's resolute defense. Messi then sealed the victory for Argentina in the 86th minute when he played a perfect pass to Martinez, who slotted the ball into the empty net.
The victory was a huge relief for Argentina, who had lost in the final of the Copa América in 2015 and 2016. It was also a special moment for Messi, who has now won every major trophy at club and international level.
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