Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates erupted in joy after Lautaro Martinez’s 112th-minute winner secured a drаmаtic 1-0 victory over Colombia in a nail-biting Copa America 2024 final played at Hard Rock Stadium earlier today.

The tense encounter witnessed both teams adopting a cautious and defensive approach, resulting in a balanced match with few clear-cut scoring opportunities. Just when it seemed penalties were looming, Lautaro Martinez emerged as the hero with a composed finish in the 112th minute, beating the Colombian goalkeeper and sending Argentina into a frenzy.

Lautaro Martinez’s late strike epitomized Argentina’s figҺting spirit and unwavering determination. The “Albiceleste” displayed their champion mentality by constantly pushing for a goal in the dying moments, ultimately getting rewarded with Martinez’s golden goal.

This victory marks Argentina’s 16th Copa America title, tying them with Uruguay for the most championships in the tournament’s history. It’s also Argentina’s second consecutive Copa America title, having triumphed in 2021 as well.

Lionel Messi, Argentina’s captain, received the tournament’s Most Valuable Player award after a string of impressive performances throughout Argentina’s Copa America campaign.