Florida: Argentina ended Colombia’s impressive 28-match unbeaten streak to clinch the Copa America 2024 title. The Albiceleste secured a 1-0 victory over Los Cafeteros in the final held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Lionel Messi didn’t last the full 90 minutes in his possible swansong outing for the national team but Argentina survived a slugfest against Colombia in the final of the Copa America 2024.
Argentina, the defending champions, largely played a subdued game against a spirited Colombian side led by James Rodrigues, who himself was substituted as the extra-time loomed following a goalless regulation time at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, United States.
On a chaotic day, the title clash to decide the football champions of the Americas witnessed its share of mayhem as ticketless fans stormed the beautifully decked-up stadium.
Argentina beat Colombia to clinch record 16th Copa America title
