Argentina gets dramatic 16th Copa title - Messi injured in the final

Argentina gets dramatic 16th Copa title - Messi injured in the final

Argentinian triumph at Copa América with injury to Messi

Argentina celebrates the victory at Copa América again and thus secures the title. In an exciting final in Miami, the Albiceleste, Colombia, managed to defeat 1-0 in the extension. However, the victory was overshadowed by an injury to the superstar Lionel Messi, which had to be done in the 66th minute without an opposing effect.

record title for Argentina

With this triumph, Argentina has increased his title record at Copa América to a total of 16 and is therefore the sole record champion. Three years ago, the team was able to catch up with Uruguay with the first title after 28 years. Colombia just missed his second title after 2001. A day earlier, Uruguay was able to prevail in the game for 3rd place against Canada.

emotional farewells and special appearances

In this final, Lionel Messi was able to record another record by being the first player to take part in five end games of the South American Championship. It was also a home game for the world footballer because he plays at the Inter Miami club in the USA. However, the game began difficult for Argentina, since Colombia put pressure on the beginning, but could not effectively complete enough.

During the half-time break, pop star Shakira caused a sensation by performing in the American football stadium, similar to the famous half-time show during the Super Bowl in American football. However, the longer break was criticized by Colombia's coach Néstor Lorenzo because the players could cool down.

decision in extension

After many fouls, the game ended goalless and went into the extension, which was specially introduced for the final. In the previous games, a tie should have go directly into the penalty shootout. Due to a nice interaction, Lautaro Martínez achieved the goal for the decisive 1-0 in the 112nd minute. Shortly afterwards, Ángel di María was replaced in his last game for Argentina.

- Nag