Lionel Messi experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during Argentina’s victorious Copa America 2024 campaign. Initially devastated by an injury that forced him off during the final against Colombia, Messi was seen in tears on the sidelines.
However, within an hour, his anguish transformed into elation as Argentina clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory in extra time, securing their 16th Copa America title and surpassing Uruguay as the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
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The match itself was tense, delayed by crowd issues, and remained deadlocked until substitute Lautaro Martinez broke through in the 112th minute with a precise finish past Colombia’s goalkeeper. This decisive goal ignited jubilant scenes among Argentine fans, while Colombia’s efforts to equalize in the remaining minutes fell short, ending their impressive 28-match unbeaten streak.
Messi, despite still visibly affected by his injury, joined his teammates in exuberant celebrations, marking a poignant moment as he possibly concluded his international career on a high note.
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Argentina’s triumph adds to their recent successes at the 2022 World Cup and the 2021 Copa America, underscoring their dominance in South American football.
