Argentina Clinches Consecutive Copa America Titles, Overcomes Messi Injury in Nail-Biting Final Against Colombia

Argentina created history by winning back to back Copa America title despite the iconic Lionel Messi’s injury.

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In the whole match Argentina played like a champion team.

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There were ebbs and flows in the match.

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None of the team was willing to back down until Lautaro Martinez scored a brilliant goal in the extra time to push Argentina on the brink of victory against Colombia.

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After the second half, in the 64th minute Lionel Messi got injured and he had to be substituted.

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Earlier the match was delayed to start due to a large number of ticket less fans wanted to enter the stadium with security personnel’s much needed intervention, the problem was solved.

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Back to back Copa America titles and a World Cup win was much needed for Messi and Argentine fans.

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Lionel Messi had hinted this tournament could be his last major tournament and it had fairy-tale finish.

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Veteran Angel Di Maria also retired after the victory.

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