Following Argentina’s 1-0 win over Brazil in the Copa America final at the iconic Maracanã stadium, Lionel Messi has finally grasped his first international trophy. The victory is a very special one for Argentina as this is the first time in 28 years that the team has won the South American football championship. Argentina’s goal came from Angel Di Maria in the 22nd minute, becoming the first Argentine to score in a Copa America final since Cesar Delgado in 2004.
Di Maria opened up about the achievement by saying how many times he and the team dreamt of this moment and how hard they fought to achieve it. Argentina had last won the Copa America in 1993 after beating Mexico 2-1 in the final. Brazil, who lost this years match, had won the 2019 edition after beating Peru 3-1 as hosts of the tournament. Lionel Messi had waited a long time for this moment, with the heartwarming scene of him being lifted up by his team in celebration making rounds online as they embrace their victory.
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