The Argentine national team succeeded in retaining the Copa America title after achieving victory in the final of the 2024 edition over its counterpart, the Colombia national team, with an unanswered goal.
The match, which was held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, was delayed 80 minutes due to poor organization.
The most notable event in the match was that Lionel Messi was injured after a contact with Santiago Arias in the first half. Despite the player’s self-prejudice, he was unable to complete the match and left the field in the 66th minute.
Messi did not stop crying as he left the field and sat on the bench, while the original time ended in a goalless draw and the two teams resorted to extra time.
Messi is in tears as he is subbed off due to injury 💔 pic.twitter.com/t0l3OLLuWf
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 15, 2024
During extra time, specifically in the 112th minute, Lautaro Martinez scored a fatal goal that gave Lionel Scaloni’s squad their 16th title in the history of the Copa America.
ARGENTINA TAKES THE LEAD IN THE 112TH MINUTE 🇦🇷😱
Lautaro MartÃnez does it again 🔥 pic.twitter.com/i2p4e5Li8U
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 15, 2024
