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15 Jul 2024


NextImg:Argentina wins second straight Copa America title in extra time with Lionel Messi injured

Argentina didn’t have Lionel Messi for extra time after their star exited with a gruesome ankle injury.

But they still had Lautaro Martínez, who scored his Copa America-leading fifth goal in the 112th minute to help Argentina defeat Colombia, 1-0, in the title game Sunday night in Miami.

Argentina defeated Colombia in the Copa America final. Getty Images
Lautaro Martínez celebrates his goal for Argentina. Getty Images

It was a strange backdrop for the tournament, as fans — both with and without tickets — rushed the gates outside Hard Rock Stadium, climbed fences and even tried to crawl through vents.

Lionel Messi exited with an injury in the second half of Sunday’s Copa America final. Getty Images

Still, after a lengthy scoreless stretch to start the match, Argentina managed to clinch its second consecutive Copa America title.