Argentina Wins 2024 Copa América Despite Messi's Injury
Messi Forced to Watch from Sidelines as Argentina Triumphs
The 2024 Copa América final was an international soccer match to determine the winners of the CONMEBOL 2024 Copa América. The match was played between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile.
Argentina won the match 1-0 thanks to a goal from Lautaro Martínez in the 81st minute. The win was Argentina's second straight Copa América title, and their 15th overall.
The match was marred by chaotic and dangerous scenes before kickoff. The kickoff was delayed by more than an hour after fans clashed with police outside the stadium. The match was also briefly stopped in the second half after a fan ran onto the pitch and attempted to attack Lionel Messi.
Despite the disruptions, the match was a triumph for Argentina. Messi, who was forced to watch much of the second half and extra time because of a leg injury, was still able to celebrate with his teammates after the final whistle.
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