Argentina have defeated Brazil in the Copa América final for the first time since 1937, equalling Uruguay’s record as the most successful nation in the tournament’s history in the process (15 titles).
And they did it at the Maracanã.
Argentina have defeated Brazil in the Copa América final for the first time since 1937, equalling Uruguay’s record as the most successful nation in the tournament’s history in the process (15 titles).
And they did it at the Maracanã.
10/07/2016: Cristiano Ronaldo wins the first senior international trophy of his career
10/07/2021: Lionel Messi wins the first senior international trophy of his career
Lionel Messi has played 10 senior international tournaments:
2006 World Cup: QF
2007 Copa América:
2010 World Cup: QF
2011 Copa América: QF
2014 World Cup:
2015 Copa América:
2016 Copa América:
2018 World Cup: R16
2019 Copa América:
2021 Copa América:
Finally.
ARGENTINA’S TROPHY DROUGHT IS OVER!
La Albiceleste win their first major title since 1993, and Lionel Messi has his first major title for his country after a 1-0 win over rival Brazil in the Copa America final
Lionel Messi and his first major trophy for Argentina. And and now his GOAT status is absolutely undisputed.
The first Argentina goalkeeper to win the Copa America Golden Glove
What a year its been for Emi Martínez👏
A dream finally achieved for Lionel Messi and Argentina.
Let this win be a prelude to a promising performance at the Qatar World Cup 2022!
10th July, 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo won his first ever international trophy with Portugal.
10th July, 2021: Leo Messi wins his first ever international trophy with Argentina.
Angel Di Maria’s goal for Argentina was the first goal Argentina have scored in a final since Pablo Aimar scored at the 2005 Confederations Cup vs. Brazil. At the 2007 Copa final, 90 minutes, no goal. 2014 World Cup, no goal. 2015 and 2016 Copa America, no goal.
Facts : Even the likes of great Pele and Maradona haven’t won Copa America in their whole career.
Messi The Greatest there was and will be forever
Today Argentina beat Brazil in Copa America final to lift their much-desired trophy. And Messi finally wins the international glory that he deserves!
Congratulations to both![]
Is it coincidence or Goats affection?
Goats affection? Messi & Ronaldo’s first international title won on same day
Emiliano Martinez’s clean sheet record at the #CopaAmerica
Chile
Uruguay
Paraguay
Ecuador
Colombia
Brazil
He became the first Argentina goalkeeper to win the Golden Glove since the award was introduced at the Copa America!
Messi has won the player of the tournament for Argentina, at almost all the competitions he has played.
FIFA U-20
FIFA World Cup
Copa America 2015
Copa America 2020
Messi’s family couldn’t be with him in Brazil due to COVID restrictions, so he facetimed them after winning the Copa America