MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — An extra time goal by Lautaro Martínez was enough to break a scoreless tie with Colombia and win the 2024 Copa América final for Argentina — and give La Albiceleste their third consecutive title at a major tournament, equaling Spain's feat a dozen years ago.
Despite coming into Sunday's finale at sold-out Hard Rock Stadium with a Copa-leading four goals, Martínez didn't start the match.
But he came on early in the additional half-hour and scored with just eight minutes remaining, handing Los Cafeteros their first loss in 29 matches.
Afterward, he ran to the bench and celebrated with injured captain Lionel Messi, who left the game in the second half after suffering an apparent ankle injury.
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