Argentina Wins Copa América for the Record 16th Time
Defending Champions Overcome Loss of Messi in Thrilling Final
Argentina Defeats Colombia 1-0 to Secure Victory
(Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Defending champions Argentina overcame the loss of star player Lionel Messi to win a record 16th Copa América title on Sunday. The thrilling final saw Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0, showcasing the team's resilience and determination.
Messi, who suffered a leg injury during the match, was forced to watch much of the second half and extra time from the sidelines. However, his teammates rose to the occasion, with Ángel Di María scoring the decisive goal in the 70th minute.
"We showed that we're a team that never gives up," said Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni. "We had to overcome some challenges, but we believed in ourselves and got the job done."
The victory marks Argentina's second consecutive Copa América title and their 16th overall, extending their record as the most successful team in the tournament's history.
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