In a thrilling final in Miami, Argentina successfully defended their Copa América title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Colombia in extra time.
Lautaro Martinez emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal with a clinical finish into the top corner.
As a result of his goal, Martinez also claimed the tournament’s top scorer award. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi added another trophy to his illustrious career, winning his second consecutive Copa América playing for Inter Miami.
This victory marked Argentina’s triumph over a resilient Colombia side, who had previously defeated Uruguay in a tense semi-final match marred by a brawl between players and fans.
Argentina’s triumph in the final brought an end to Colombia’s impressive 28-game unbeaten streak.
