Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd chaos

Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time as the play was delayed by more than an hour with fans trying to storm the Hard Rock Stadium.

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Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd chaos
Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time as the play was delayed by more than an hour with fans trying to storm the Hard Rock Stadium.

Argentina’s Lionel Messi lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning Copa America
Argentina’s Lionel Messi lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning Copa America [Agustin Marcarian/Reuters]
Published On 15 Jul 2024
15 Jul 2024
Argentina have lifted their 16th Copa America title, with their biggest star Lionel Messi likely bidding farewell to international football.

The game in the US city of Miami, which was delayed by more than an hour after thousands of fans without tickets tried to enter the stadium, was a cagey affair for more than 90 minutes but opened up in the extra period on Sunday.

Lautaro Martinez, the tournament’s leading scorer, latched onto a precise through ball from Giovani Lo Celso before lifting his effort over advancing Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas in the 112th minute to spark wild celebrations among Argentina fans.