Argentina’s National football team, on Monday morning, won the 2024 Copa America, with Messi winning third successive major international trophy.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Albeceleste defeated Colombia 1-0 in the final which was held at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, US.
A goal by Lautaro Martinez in the second half of extra time was the decider in the game that was delayed due to crowd disturbance outside the stadium before kick-off.
According to organisers, fans without tickets tried to enter the stadium, outsmarting some paid fans who had waited hours for the gates to open.
The rush led to clashes between fans and police outside the ground, and a lot of people were arrested.
The fans became more frustrated when Lionel Messi was forced off in tears in second half after injuring himself while chasing for the ball.
With the quality of football unmatching the glamorous occasion, the match dragged into extra time.
However, Martinez got a goal despite the humid weather, dry performance, and questionable organisation to give Argentina triumph in the 112th minute.
He received a through ball from Giovanni Le Celso, and he calmly slotted the ball beyond the body of Camilo Vargas in Colombia’s goal.
The goal sealed Argentina’s 16th Copa America title, making the country the most winners of the competition.
Lionel Messi also won his third consecutive major international trophy with Argentina.
He led the team to triumph in 2021 Copa America and won Qatar 2022 World Cup.
