Lionel Messi has won many titles for Barcelona. But a major trophy could not be given to the beloved birth land Argentina. The football magician finally has overcome the drought of the international title.
Messi's Argentina is the COPA America champion in the title match of Maracan. The Albiceleste camp snatched the title of the most prestigious football tournament in South America by defeating arch-rivals Neymar's Brazil 1-0 in the final.
In the 21st minute of the match, Argentina took the lead through the goal of Angel de Maria. He flinched at the Brazilian goalkeeper. Star playmaker De Maria sent the ball over Ederson's head into the net. Rodrigo de Paul provided the ball for his goal.
The equalizer was scored by the host Brazil. However, Richardson's goal was canceled due to offside.
Desperate Argentina could not win the title if Brazil won the fight for possession of the ball.
With this, Argentina won the COPA America title after 28 long years. Coach Lionel Scaloni's side have touched Uruguay's record of 15th trophy wins since 1993.