Argentina Wins 16th Copa America Title, Beats Colombia 1-0

Messi Injured, but Argentina Prevails

In a thrilling and chaotic match, Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 to win their 16th Copa America title. The final, which was delayed by more than an hour due to dangerous scenes outside the stadium, saw Lautaro Martínez score the winning goal in the 8th minute.

Argentina's Victory and Messi's Injury

Argentina's victory marks their first Copa America title since 2004 and their first major international trophy since the 1986 World Cup. The win is a major boost for manager Lionel Scaloni and his team, who have been rebuilding since their disappointing performance at the 2018 World Cup.

However, the victory was bittersweet for Argentina as star player Lionel Messi was forced off with a hamstring injury in the first half. The injury is a major blow for Argentina, who will be hoping that Messi is fit for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

A Chaotic and Dangerous Final

The Copa America final was marred by chaotic and dangerous scenes outside the stadium. Thousands of fans without tickets tried to force their way into the stadium, resulting in clashes with police. The situation was eventually brought under control, but the delay to the match cast a shadow over the event.

Despite the off-field problems, the match itself was a thrilling contest. Argentina took the lead through Martínez's goal, but Colombia fought back and had several chances to equalize. In the end, Argentina's defense held firm and they were able to secure the victory.

What's Next for Argentina

Argentina's victory in the Copa America is a major boost for the team and their fans. It will give them confidence ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.