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Argentina Obtains 16th Copa America After Defeating Colombia

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In a dramatic finish, Argentina clinched their 16th Copa America title with a thrilling extra-time victory over Colombia.

The decisive moment came when Lautaro Martinez latched onto a perfectly timed through ball from Giovani Lo Celso. He completed the move by scoring the match’s only goal in the second half of extra time.

However, the victory had a bit of bitterness for Argentina after the coach substituted their inspiring captain, Lionel Messi, midway through the second half due to an injury.

Messi, who was visibly emotional on the sidelines, later joined in the celebrations.

Notably, the victory marked Argentina’s third major tournament triumph in as many years. It follows their 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup wins.

Meanwhile, there was a delay before the kickoff due to chaos outside the stadium. Thousands of fans without tickets attempted to force their way into the venue, resulting in lengthy waits in the sweltering Miami heat.

The situation escalated into clashes between fans and security, leading to several arrests and requiring medical attention for some supporters.

Match Details – Argentina vs Colombia

Adding to the disruption, the halftime break stretched to 25 minutes due to a performance by Colombian pop star Shakira.

Few clear chances existed in the match itself, with Colombia’s Jhon Cordoba hitting the post in the first half.

On the other hand, Argentina thought they had broken the deadlock with 15 minutes remaining. However, the referee ruled out Nicolas Tagliafico’s effort, seeing that he was offside.

Despite the challenges, Martinez emerged as the night’s hero, securing the Golden Boot with his fifth goal of the tournament.

Meanwhile, Messi, who had never won a senior international tournament until age 34, now boasts an impressive three titles in three years.

However, there is no certainty of his presence with the team in the future. The 37-year-old Messi, who now plays for Inter Miami, had earlier indicated that he was undecided about continuing his international career until the next World Cup scheduled in Canada, the US, and Mexico.

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