EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona star, Lionel Messi, on Sunday ended a 28 years wait for a major title as Argentina defeat host Brazil 1-0 in the final of the Copa America.
Angel di Maria proved the matchwinner with his superb lob, after taking down Rodrigo de Paul’s lofted pass.
Messi had a chance to sign off the win but slipped with the goal in what would have been the perfect final for the Argentine captain.
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Defending champions Brazil were disappointed after their only chances by Richarlison and Gabriel Barbosa were saved by Emi Martinez.
The game was watched by a small crowd of 7,000 invited guests at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil due to COVID-19 restrictions.
However, the final match was the first of the tournament to have spectators in attendance.
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