Argentina beats Colombia to win record-breaking Copa America title

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Argentina beats Colombia to win record-breaking Copa America title

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5637691/2024/07/15/argentina-colombia-result-copa-america-final/

A Lionel Messi-less Argentina beat Colombia to win a record-breaking 16th Copa America title after a dramatic final in Miami. Argentina captain Messi was forced off with injury in the second half of the game at Hard Rock Stadium with a foot issue that left him in tears on the substitutes’ bench. But in his absence, Lautaro Martinez — the Golden Boot-winner after a fifth goal of the tournament — scored the only goal of the game in extra-time to decide it. The win sees Argentina break a tie with Uruguay for all-time most in the competition’s long history. Say hello to your...

Argentina beats Colombia to win record-breaking Copa America title