With Lionel Messi sustaining an ankle injury in the second half, Argentina successfully defended the Copa America title after Lautaro Martinez fired the ball into the back of the net in extra time. The goal earned Argentina a 1-0 win over Colombia who came close to scoring a goal themselves. However, it was Messi’s me […]
Why was Lionel Messi crying? Argentina star left emotional after subbing out of Copa America final
Sunday night was an emotional roller coaster for Lionel Messi. The Argentina star felt the ups and downs of battle on the pitch, as he watched from the sidelines as his country sealed its win over Colombia in the 2024 Copa America final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Fla. With the victory, it secured […]
Lionel Messi Shatters 'World Record' Of Titles As Argentina Clinch Copa America Title
Widely considered the ‘GOAT’, Lionel Messi bagged his third consecutive international trophy as Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America 2024 final. The tournament almost ended on a sorry note for Messi who had to be replaced in the second half due to an ankle injury. While Messi cried inconsolably on the bench, his […]
Coach Lionel Scaloni Hails Argentina After Copa America 2024 Triumph vs Colombia
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is constantly surprised by his team’s ability to carve out wins after their 1-0 extra-time triumph over Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday. The victory means Argentina become the first South American team to win three straight major tournament titles. The Albiceleste followed up their 2021 Copa […]
Argentina Defeat Colombia 1-0 To Win Record 16th Copa America
Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. A poor game which had been marred by security and crowd issues, forcing a 82-minute delay, was decided by a quality finish from Martinez — his fifth goal of the […]