Watch: Lionel Messi's Raw Emotions As Argentina Lift Consecutive Copa America Titles

16.07.2024 - 02:53 sports.ndtv.com

With Lionel Messi sustaining an ankle injury in the second half, Argentina successfully defended the Copa America title after Lautaro Martinez fired the ball into the back of the net in extra time.

The goal earned Argentina a 1-0 win over Colombia who came close to scoring a goal themselves. However, it was Messi's me who emerged triumphant completing a rare triple of Copa America - FIFA World Cup - Copa America in international football.

Messi, who was in tears after sustaining an ankle injury, underwent a big change in emotions as La Albiceleste lifted the title.

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium saw Messi in tears after he was substituted in the second half. But Martinez ensured that the Argentinian magician ended with his second Copa America title in the twilight phase of his career.

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