Copa America

2024 - 7 - 14

Argentina Clinches Historic Copa America Win Amid Drama and Injury Woes

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Drama, injuries, and euphoria marked Argentina's triumph in the Copa America final against Colombia. Explore the chaos and celebration on and off the field!

Argentina secured a historic victory in the Copa America final against Colombia, with jubilant fans flooding the streets to celebrate their team's success. The match was rife with tension as Lionel Messi suffered a lower right leg injury during the game, adding to the drama. Crowd issues further intensified the atmosphere, causing delays in the final. Despite the challenges, Julian Alvarez's decisive goal sealed Argentina's record 16th Copa America title.

The Copa America final wasn't just about the game; it also showcased celebrity glamour with Shakira's electrifying halftime performance. The intense match saw Messi forced off the field in the second half, but the resilience of the Argentine team prevailed. Lautaro Martinez's extra-time goal secured the win, solidifying Argentina's dominance in South American football.

In an unexpected turn of events, ticketless fans breached security, creating chaos at the Hard Rock Stadium. The victory marked Argentina's third consecutive major tournament triumph, highlighting their enduring success in international competitions. Despite the challenges faced, the team's unity and determination shone through, leading them to victory.

CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, and the United States share responsibility for the tournament's chaotic events. Despite the hurdles, Messi's dedication to his team and the historic win further solidify his legacy as one of football's greatest players. The exciting tournament showcased the unpredictable nature of football and the passion it ignites in fans worldwide.

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Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite ... (ABC News)

Argentines taking to the streets to revel in their Copa América triumph inhabit a very different place now than they did 19 months ago, when their World Cup ...

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Lionel Messi injures lower right leg in Copa America final, remains ... (The Associated Press)

Lionel Messi went down with an apparent leg injury during the first half of Argentina's Copa America final match against Colombia on Sunday night.

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Crowd issues delay Copa América final between Argentina and ... (NBC News)

The Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed more than an hour on Sunday evening because of crowd issues.

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Alvarez wins Copa America with Argentina (Manchester City FC)

Julian Alvarez has added yet another medal to his ever-growing collection with success at the 2024 Copa America.

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Copa America final delayed after ticketless fans breach security (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Footage circulating on social media showed supporters without tickets evading security at the Hard Rock Stadium.

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Argentina vs Colombia live updates: 2024 Copa America final team ... (The New York Times)

Follow live coverage of the 2024 Copa America final today, as defending champions Argentina take on Colombia in Florida.

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Argentina vs. Colombia live results, highlights, analysis as Copa ... (Yahoo Sports)

Both teams have returned to the field to continue to warm up for the Copa America final. Argentina vs. Colombia is expected to kickoff at 9:15PM ET. (via @ ...

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Shakira Shines During First Copa America Halftime Show at the ... (Billboard)

Shakira officially made her Copa America debut during the halftime show, where Argentina and Colombia faced off for the championship title.

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Lionel Messi forced off with injury in Copa América final - ESPN (ESPN FC)

Lionel Messi was forced off with an apparent right ankle injury in the second half of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia at Miami's Hard ...

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Copa America final live updates: Argentina vs. Colombia, what to know (USA TODAY)

Follow along here as USA TODAY Sports provides live updates from tonight's match in Miami: Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) in action during the second half ...

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Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0 to win record 16th Copa America (FRANCE 24)

Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.

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Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 (Voice of America)

Colombia's Messi appeared to sustain a non-contact injury while running and falling in the 64th minute.

Copa America 2024 final results: Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 ... (The Associated Press)

They overcame Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.

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Copa America final: Fans breach security at stadium in Florida ... (Sky News)

Screams could be heard as fans - some of whom are believed to not have had tickets - ran past police officers and stadium attendants to get into the Hard ...

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Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0 to win record 16th Copa America (The42)

The win was the third straight major tournament title for Argentine following their 2021 Copa victory and their triumph in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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After Copa America Final Ordeal, There's Plenty Of Blame To Share (Forbes)

CONMEBOL, CONCACAF and the host nation United States should share in responsibility for Sunday's scary scenes and an overall ragged tournament.

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This was Messi's gift to his Argentina National Team teammates as a ... (MARCA.com)

Argentina's National Soccer Team is currently trying to win their second consecutive Copa America at the Hard Rock Stadium against Colombia's National ...

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Lautaro Martinez grabs extra-time winner as Argentina claim Copa ... (Anglo Celt)

Argentina lost a tearful Lionel Messi to injury midway through the second half of a game delayed by more than an hour by crowd issues.

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Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd ... (Aljazeera.com)

Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time as the play was delayed by more than an hour as fans try to storm the stadium.

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Lautaro Martinez scores an extra-time winner to give Argentina a 1-0 ... (Yahoo Sports)

Lionel Messi left the game in the second half with an apparent right leg injury.

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Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 ... (KGO-TV)

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night.

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Lautaro Martinez grabs extra-time winner as Argentina claim Copa ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Argentina lost a tearful Lionel Messi to injury midway through the second half of a game delayed by more than an hour by crowd issues.

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Licha and Garna win Copa America final (Manchester United)

Our two Argentinian heroes were celebrating last night, as they helped their nation overcome Colombia.

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Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 ... (CBS News)

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's ...

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Ticketing Chaos at Copa América Final Could Have Legal Implications (Sportico.com)

The Copa América final in Miami was marred by fans rushing into the stadium and taking seats that belonged to others.

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Argentina claims 16th Copa America Championship with 1-0 win ... (Africanews English)

Argentina clinched its second consecutive Copa America title by defeating Colombia 1-0 on Sunday night with Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal, ...

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Mayhem at Copa America gates in Miami prevented ticketed fans ... (NBC News)

"Hundreds of" fans with tickets to the Copa America championship match near Miami never made it inside, after stadium entrances were closed due to hooligans ...

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