Lionel Messi leads Argentina into World Cup
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Argentina have won a second-straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 with a 112th-minute goal from Lautaro Martinez. Messi appeared to sustain a non-contact injury while running and falling in the 64th minute and covered his face with his hands as he sat on the bench and sobbed.
A goal deep into extra-time by Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Colombia and a record-breaking 16th Copa America title. Argentina lost a tearful Lionel Messi to injury midway through the second half of a game delayed by more than an hour by ...
Emiliano Martinez has been a vital figure in Argentina's current era of international success, making key saves and dominating shootouts. He has faced 33 penalties in competitive shootouts for club and country, saving 10 – with two others missed.
Argentina hasn't captured a major title since it won the Copa America in 1993, when the team eliminated Colombia on penalties 6-5 in the sem-ifinal after a goalless draw.
Argentina will hope to become the first team in 62 years to defend their title in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in what will be Lionel Messi's final World Cup.
Argentina's golden generation is back for more glory and bettors can get excellent value on La Albiceleste