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

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. Soon, Messi's tears of pain and suffering turned into joy.

Leo Messi the moment Argentina won!

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With a 1-0 win, Argentina ended Los Cafeteros's 28-match unbeaten streak.

The game kicked off with Argentina trying to penetrate Colombia's box by bombarding crosses, but it was effectively dealt away.

Colombia retaliated, with winger Luis Diaz making a darting run into Argentina's box and striking a low-driven shot, which was easily saved by Martinez.

A minute later, Colombia once again came close, with James Rodriguez weaving his magic to find Cordoba in the box. The striker pulled off an acrobatic effort which struck the outside of the post and went out of play.

The game started to open up, with Argentina and Colombia launching one attack after another in their attempts to break the stalemate.

In the 33rd minute, Colombian midfielder Jefferson Lerma almost caught off-guard by