Lionel Messi leads Argentina into World Cup
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Argentina have won a second-straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 with a 112th-minute goal from Lautaro Martinez. Messi appeared to sustain a non-contact injury while running and falling in the 64th minute and covered his face with his hands as he sat on the bench and sobbed.
The 2024 Copa América, held in the United States, shattered viewership records, especially in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and the host nation, attracting over 1.6 million spectators across its 32 matches,
Argentina’s 28-year title drought was ended at the Maracana. Di Maria’s goal in the 21st minute was the difference as Messi finally got his hands on the elusive international trophy. Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, holds the trophy as he celebrates ...
Argentina are among the favourites to win World Cup 2026, as the defending champions aim to retain their crown in North America. The Albiceleste swept all before them in 2022, getting their hands