Lautaro Martinez gives Argentina the Copa America.

Nerazzurri captain also graduates top scorer of the tournament

Argentine party at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. Argentina won the final of the Copa America, overcoming, in a closely fought final, Colombia 1-0. No goals in regulation time, then it was Lautaro Martinez (subbed in at 97') who gave the Albiceleste the 16th Copa America in its history.

Colombia chewed bitterly, which, especially in the first half, made itself dangerous on more than one occasion. Then the Argentines’ higher technical rate made the difference, despite the exit of Messi, who was forced to leave the field of play due to an injury (to the ankle). It should be noted that Colombia, before losing to Argentina, had strung together 28 matches without ever a single defeat.

Argentina won its third consecutive title after winning the Copa America in 2021 and the World Cup in 2022. Messi’s team thus equaled the record of Spain, which won the 2008 and 2012 European Championships, as well as the 2010 World Cup. Unforgettable tournament for Lautaro Martinez, who also became top scorer with five total goals.

Closing in the best way possible his long adventure with the jersey of Argentina the star player Di Maria: "The truthè è that it was already written, it had to go like this. I dreamed of it, dreamed of getting to the final, winning it and retiring like this", his clear words reported by ESPN.