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Tears Turn Into Joy As Injured Lionel Messi Wins Copa America 2024 Title

Tears Turn Into Joy As Injured Lionel Messi Wins Copa America 2024 Title

Tears turn into joy as injured Lionel Messi wins Copa America 2024

Lionel Messi's tears turned into joy as he overcame an ankle injury to celebrate Argentina's 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America 2024 final. Lionel Messi-led Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title in Miami on Sunday, surpassing Uruguay. The pictures of Lionel Messi in tears with his swollen ankle went viral as his teammates were stranded in the middle in their quest to complete the double of the FIFA World Cup and the Copa America title. The sight of Messi leaving the ground gave Colombia a glimmer of hope, but Lionel Scaloni's men fought hard in the hard-fought match and pushed the all-important final to extra-time. However, Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez scored the crucial goal in the 112th minute to give Argentina their second successive Copa America and Messi's 45th title, making him the greatest of all time in the history of football.

Tears turn into joy as injured Lionel Messi wins Copa America 2024

Lionel Messi was careful not to push himself too much and jump around the Hard Rock Stadium after Argentina defended their Copa America crown. on Monday, July 15. The Argentina national football team beat Colombia 1-0 in a high-octane final that was delayed by close to 90 minutes after crowd trouble in Miami. Argentina won the Copa America 2024 after a 125-minute match. Messi's team completed the double of the FIFA World Cup and the Copa America title, extending their incredible run.

1. What happened to Lionel Messi in Copa America 2024 final?

Argentina captain Lionel Messi capitalized on his moment by taking Argentina's best chance of the first half, hitting a low shot from an Ángel Di María pass that was deflected. He remained heavily involved in the Argentine attacks, making 43 actions with the ball, completing 3 dribbles, and winning 3 ball duels while on the field. Messi hit 85% of the passes he attempted (28 of 33 attempts), including a decisive pass that generated a shot from Argentina.

During the second half, Lionel Messi fought for an additional 21 minutes but, despite giving his all, he had to be substituted for Nico González due to an ankle injury. Talking about the football news, Messi didn't hold back his tears after being substituted. He wanted to continue until the end as he did in the past. It was the first time the Argentine GOAT left the field during the finals while representing his country.

2. Lautaro Martínez scores the winner in the 112th minute

In extra time, Argentina took control and Nico González, after a dribble by Rodrigo De Paul, took a shot with his right foot from the penalty spot. Vargas managed to save the shot without giving up a rebound. Colombia disrupted Argentina's momentum, leading to a more balanced possession and chances, but neither team could score in the first extra period. A great tackle by Paredes in midfield, followed by a quick assist from Lo Celso, ended with Lautaro Martínez in a one-on-one situation with Vargas, and the "Bull" didn't miss.

Martínez' shot found the back of the net, marking his fifth goal and securing the Golden Boot. With five minutes remaining, Di María, named the best player of the match, was replaced by Otamendi and received an ovation in his final appearance for the Argentina national team. Lionel Messi's tears turned into joy as he overcame an ankle injury to celebrate Argentina's 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America 2024 final. Lionel Messi-led Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title in Miami on Sunday, surpassing Uruguay.

Lineups and match report

Argentina: Emiliano Martínez; Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández; Ángel Di María, Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez.

Substitutes used: Nicolás González, Nahuel Molina, Giovani Lo Celso, Leandro Paredes, Lautaro Martínez, Nicolás Otamendi.

Yellow cards: Alexis Mac Allister, Giovani Lo Celso.

Colombia: Camilo Vargas; Santiago Arias, Carlos Cuesta, Davinson Sánchez, Johan Mojica; Jefferson Lerma, Richard Rios, Jhon Arias; James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz, Jhon Córdoba.

Substitutes used: Rafael Santos Borré, Kevin Castaño, Juan Fernando Quintero, Miguel Ángel Borja, Mateus Uribe, Jorge Carrascal.

Yellow cards: Jhon Córdoba, Miguel Borja.

Goal Scored: 112’ – Lautaro Martínez (ARG)

Superior Player of the Match: Ángel Di María (Argentina)

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