“Argentina Clinches Copa America 2024 Title in Dramatic Final Against Colombia”

Copa America Excitement Ends: Argentina Wins the Championship

The reigning World Cup champions Argentina faced off against surprise team Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium. The match, delayed by approximately 30 minutes due to unauthorized entries into the stadium, saw Argentina emerge victorious with a 1-0 win. Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal for Argentina. Messi had to leave the game in tears due to an injury.

Emotional Farewell from Di Maria

Angel Di Maria, who played for 117 minutes in the Copa America final, could not hold back his tears. Playing his last Copa America match, Di Maria experienced emotional moments.

Colombia Couldn’t Hold On!

After a goalless 90 minutes, Colombia conceded a goal in the 117th minute. Argentina won the match 1-0 and took the cup home. Lautaro Martinez, who entered the game in the 97th minute, scored the winning goal in the 112th minute, securing the championship.

Argentina Claims Its 16th Championship

The Tango team celebrated their 16th Copa America championship. Argentina, the most successful team in the tournament, added the 2024 title to their victories in 1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993, and 2021.

Injured Lionel Messi Couldn’t Hold Back Tears

Argentina’s star player Lionel Messi had to leave the game due to an injury. Messi injured his hamstring in the 64th minute of the match. The 37-year-old player, visibly upset, was replaced by Nicolas Gonzalez in the 66th minute. Messi was seen crying on the bench. It was observed that his right ankle, injured in the first half, was being treated with ice.

Match Delayed by 1 Hour and 23 Minutes

The 2024 Copa America final was delayed by 1 hour and 23 minutes due to unauthorized fans attempting to enter the stadium. The match’s scheduled start time (03:00 TSI) was changed multiple times due to the chaos outside the stadium. The kickoff took place 1 hour and 23 minutes later, after security measures were implemented and ticketed fans took their seats. US police reportedly detained several fans for unruly behavior.

Shakira Performed

During the halftime of the Copa America final, world-renowned artist Shakira performed a concert. The Colombian singer performed her songs on a platform set up in the middle of the field.