Congratulations Argentina! American Warriors!
Argentina, the defending Copa America champions, found themselves without their best player in Lionel Messi (you know, the GOAT) but still managed to beat Colombia in the final to win their record 16th Copa title. 1-0.
The substitution secured the victory Lautaro Martinez The goal came late in overtime at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. (Related article: Copa America final postponed due to fan influx)
Inter Milan striker Martinez was the tournament's top scorer. In the 112th minute of the final against Colombia, he scored a goal from midfielder Giovani Lo Celso That led to a goal against the goalkeeper. Camilo Vargas.
It was an absolutely wild game that started over an hour late due to crowd restrictions and featured Messi suffering an incredibly gruesome ankle injury, but when the action settled down, Argentina had won a third consecutive major tournament. Their previous two titles were the 2022 World Cup and the 2021 Copa America. This streak equals Spain's three-time World Cup champion, who won the 2010 World Cup and the 2008 and 2012 European Championships.
Say hello to the 16-time CONMEBOL Copa América™️ champions 🏆 pic.twitter.com/45aNRFmQhI
— CONMEBOL Copa America™️ ENG (@copaamerica_ENG) July 15, 2024
I am very happy for Argentina and all my Argentinian friends in South Florida, but when it comes to Inter Miami, I can't help but worry about Messi…
We are dreaming of hosting a second parade in South Florida this year…
I pray to God this doesn't get ruined. https://t.co/S99SWSooRi
— Andrew Powell (@AndrewPow3ll) July 15, 2024
already… https://t.co/CJSJQIaaQp pic.twitter.com/KKcpxJ3k8Q
— Andrew Powell (@AndrewPow3ll) July 15, 2024
Terrible.
