BREAKING: Argentina Beats Colombia To Win 16th Copa America Title As Lionel Messi Becomes Most Decorated Player In Football History [VIDEO]—-Lionel Messi on Monday became the most decorated player in football history with 45 trophies after Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 to win their 16th Copa America title.
Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to give Argentina a 1-0 victory over Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday, securing their record 16th title.
The match, held at the Hard Rock Stadium, was delayed by 82 minutes due to crowd trouble involving unruly fans without tickets.
The game saw Argentina captain Lionel Messi exit in the second half due to an ankle injury, leaving him visibly upset on the bench.
It was an emotional farewell for Angel Di Maria, playing his final match for the national team.
Colombia, who won their only Copa America title in 2001, struggled throughout the match, failing to capitalize on early chances.
Despite initial chaos at the stadium gates and interruptions due to the delayed kickoff, the match eventually proceeded.
Martinez’s decisive goal came in the 112th minute, set up by Leandro Paredes and Giovani Lo Celso, sealing Argentina’s victory in a hard-fought and tense final.
Argentina great Lionel Messi added another feather to his illustrious cap by winning the Copa America for the second time, as La Albiceleste defeated Colombia 1-0 in the final on Monday morning.
The Copa America title victory elevated Messi to a historic milestone: 45 trophies with both club and country, surpassing the previous record held by Brazil’s Dani Alves. The journey from a young boy in Rosario to the most decorated player in football history has been nothing short of remarkable.
Watch the moment below:
