Argentina's Lionel Messi is thrown into the air by teammates after winning the Conmebol 2021 Copa America football tournament final match against Brazil at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 10, 2021. — AFP Photo
Argentina ended their 28-year wait for a major trophy after beating Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America final on Saturday.
Argentina’s win was a particular triumph for Barcelona striker Messi, who picked up his first ever title in a blue-and-white shirt after more than a decade of club and individual honours, reports Reuters.
Messi finished the tournament’s joint top goalscorer with four goals and was elected joint best player along with Neymar.
Players of Argentina celebrate with the trophy after winning the Conmebol 2021 Copa America football tournament final match against Brazil at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 10, 2021. — AFP Photo
Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez holds the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Conmebol 2021 Copa America football tournament final match against Brazil at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 10, 2021. — AFP Photo
Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts in celebration after winning the Conmebol 2021 Copa America football tournament final match against Brazil at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 10, 2021. — AFP Photo
Argentina's Lionel Messi presents the trophy to teammates as they celebrate on the podium after winning the Conmebol 2021 Copa America football tournament final match against Brazil at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 10, 2021. — AFP Photo
Argentina's German Pezzella holds the trophy after winning the Conmebol 2021 Copa America football tournament final match against Brazil at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 10, 2021. — AFP Photo
Argentina's Lionel Messi holds the trophy as he celebrates on the podium with teammates after winning the Conmebol 2021 Copa America football tournament final match against Brazil at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 10, 2021. — AFP Photo
Argentina's Lionel Messi holds the trophy for Best Player of the Copa America, a distinction shared with Brazil's Neymar, after winning the Conmebol 2021 Copa America football tournament final match against Brazil at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 10, 2021. — AFP Photo
