Finalissima 2025: Lionel Messi's Argentina and Lamine Yamal's Spain to compete for trophy
The 2025 Finalissima is set. Copa América 2024 winners Argentina and Euro 2024 winners Spain will go head-to-head for the trophy next year.
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Argentina show they're prepared for life without Lionel Messi in Copa América final
Argentina's 2024 Copa América title made Lionel Scaloni's side the second national team in men's soccer history to win three straight major international tournaments, joining 2008-2012 Spain. Albiceleste's 1-0 extra-time triumph over Colombia in Sunday's Copa América final was made even more impressive because Argentina did so mostly without Lionel Messi, who tearfully exited midway through the second half due to a right ankle injury.
Watch: Lionel Messi's Gesture For Angel Di Maria, Nicolas Otamendi Amid Copa America Celebrations Is Viral
Argentina lifted their third major trophy in the span of as many years, beating Colombia in Sunday's Copa America final in Miami. Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal of the match in the 112th minute to win a record 16th Copa America for Argentina. There were tears before the celebrations though with Argentina captain Lionel Messi going off injured in the 66th minute. The final was also an emotional farewell for veteran winger Angel di Maria, who had earlier announced that he would retire from international duty after the tournament in the United States.
Di Maria Lega, Argentina Bisa Bikin Tangisan Messi Jadi Senyuman
Argentina menjadi kampiun Copa America 2024. Angel Di Maria merasa lega karena bisa mengubah tangisan Lionel Messi menjadi senyuman di akhir laga.
Copa America Final Was Dream Farewell Says Argentina's Angel Di Maria
Argentina winger Angel Di Maria said Sunday's Copa America triumph over Colombia was the perfect dream ending to his career with the national team. A 1-0 win after extra-time secured a third straight major title for the Albiceleste following their 2021 Copa win and their World Cup triumph the following year. The 36-year-old winger had announced in November that he would retire from international duty after the tournament. "I dreamt it, that's why I said it was the last Copa America and it ended here. I dreamt that I would reach the final, I dreamt that I would win it, that I would retire like this," he said.
Di Maria Yakin Argentina Akan Juara Sejak Awal Copa America 2024
Timnas Argentina sukses menjuarai Copa America 2024. Angel Di Maria sudah yakin sejak awal turnamen Albiceleste akan menjadi kampiun.
Lautaro Martinez grabs extra-time winner as Argentina claim Copa America
A goal deep into extra-time by Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Colombia and a record-breaking 16th Copa America title.
Coach Lionel Scaloni Hails Argentina After Copa America 2024 Triumph vs Colombia
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is constantly surprised by his team's ability to carve out wins after their 1-0 extra-time triumph over Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday. The victory means Argentina become the first South American team to win three straight major tournament titles. The Albiceleste followed up their 2021 Copa America title with the World Cup triumph a year later and successfully defended their Copa title in the USA. Spain are the only other team in international football to have won a World Cup in between two straight continental titles when they clinched Euro wins in 2008 and 2012 either side of the 2010 World Cup.