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Lionel Messi and the unmistakeable sense of an ending
During the Argentina vs. Colombia match at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, Lionel Messi sustained an ankle injury and was substituted for Nicolás González. Lautaro Martinez, the Golden Boot winner, scored the only goal, securing Argentina their 16th Copa América title. Messi, aged 37, was visibly distressed, confirming this was his final Copa América. Scaloni praised his will to keep playing despite injury, with Argentina's squad huddling around him post-match. Martino noted Messi's family is preparing for his career's end, though Messi will continue in MLS, as Argentina ended Colombia's 28-match unbeaten run.
Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country's crises
Argentines celebrated their Copa America victory in stark contrast to their previous World Cup triumph, amidst economic turmoil and social unrest. Despite challenges like high inflation and political instability, the win offered a momentary respite. For many, soccer remains a vital escape from daily hardships, with Lionel Messi's presence symbolizing national pride and hope.
Birthday boy Lamine Yamal wins Euro 2024 and best young player award
Spain's teenage phenom Lamine Yamal won the European Championship and the tournament's best young player award a day after turning 17. He set up Nico Williams' opening goal in Spain's 2-1 final victory over England. Yamal, who plays for Barcelona, became the youngest player and goalscorer in the tournament's history.
Lionel Messi in tears as he exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury
As he walked off the field, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner took off his captains armband and threw his shoe to the ground in frustration. An emotional Messi was then shown covering his face, sobbing in his seat. Messi went down in the first half after landing awkwardly when chasing a ball out of bounds.
Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt
Messi appeared to sustain a non-contact injury while running and falling in the 64th minute and covered his face with his hands when he sat on the bench. Martinez later ran to that bench to hug his captain after the goal that propelled Argentina to its record 16th Copa title.
Argentina defeats Colombia in Copa America final for historic 16th title
Argentina secured their second consecutive Copa America championship by defeating Colombia 1-0 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Lautaro Martinez's 112th-minute goal sealed the victory for the Albiceleste, despite Lionel Messi's second-half injury. The match started 1...
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Argentina vs Colombia Copa America 2024 final live streaming: Prediction, where to watch Lionel Messi's match?
Argentina lead by Lionel Messi will play Colombia featuring James Rodríguez in Copa America 2024 final.
Argentina seek 'triple crown' but Colombia aim for upset in Copa final
Argentina, coached by Lionel Scaloni and inspired by Messi, aims to secure the 'triple crown' in the Copa America final against Colombia at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, also a 2026 World Cup venue. Argentina, 2021 Copa America and World Cup champions, seeks their 16th title. Colombia, unbeaten in 28 matches and led by James Rodriguez, poses a tough challenge. Valderrama forecasts a Colombia win. The final marks Di Maria's last game, possibly Otamendi's. Violent clashes in Charlotte marred the tournament, but Miami promises an electrifying atmosphere.
Argentina vs Colombia: Supercomputer Opta predicts winner of Copa America 2024 finals, all you need to know
Copa America 2024 finals are on the verge this Sunday which promises to be an intense clash between Argentina and Colombia. However, the Messi-led Argentina look extremely good on paper against their opponents, looking at their head-to-head record. Meanwhile, Supercomputer Opta has predicted the winner of this high-intensity game. Get to know more about this prediction.
Is a Lionel Messi vs Lamine Yamal encounter happening in Finalissima 2024? Here's what we know
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal could be seen playing against each other in a few months if everything goes according to the plan and Argentina and Spain both manage to win the Copa America 2024 and Euro Cup 2024 respectively. Meanwhile, Messi and Yamal have been in the news together for a few days after pictures of the Argentine legend bathing a baby Yamal did the rounds on social media.
Argentina versus Colombia: When and where to watch Copa America 2024 finals live on TV, streaming options, all you need to know
Argentina and Colombia will take on each other in the upcoming Copa America 2024 finals this Sunday. Lionel Messi is all fit and fine, according to reports, and will be seen in the finals, probably, for one last time. On paper, Argentina are way ahead of Colombia, having won more than 10 times in their last 12 meetings.
Lamine Yamal indispensable for Barcelona, club rejects world-record offer by PSG
Barcelona reportedly rejected a world-record €250 million deal by PSG for Lamine Yamal, the young Spanish sensation whose phenomenal performance in the Euro Cup was pivotal in Spain reaching the finals of the championship.
Football's aww moment: Picture of Lionel Messi bathing a baby Lamine Yamal viral on social media
Lamine Yamal has emerged as the youngest goal scorer ever at the Euro championships after scoring a stellar opening goal for Spain against France during the Euro 2024 semifinals. Right after achieving this feat, pictures of Yamal being bathed as a baby by Argentina football legend Lionel Messi has surfaced on social media.
James Rodriguez breaks Lionel Messi's record for most assists in single Copa America campaign
Colombia's James Rodriguez made history by surpassing Lionel Messi's record for most assists in a single Copa America campaign, shining in the semi-final with his sixth assist as Colombia defeated Uruguay. Despite a tense match that saw a red card for Colombia's Daniel Munoz and a missed chance by Uruguay's Luis Suarez, Colombia held on to win and advance to the final against Argentina. An altercation between Uruguay players and Colombia fans marred the post-game celebrations.
Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America final
Jefferson Lerma's 39th-minute goal gave Colombia a 1-0 win over Uruguay. Despite Daniel Munoz's first-half stoppage time ejection, Colombia reached the Copa America final against Lionel Messi's Argentina, extending their record unbeaten streak to 28 games. Their last title was in 2001. The match, held Wednesday night in Miami Gardens, saw seven yellow cards and player-fan scrums.
Lionel Messi's 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final
Messi redirected Enzo Fernández’s shot following a poor Ismaël Koné clearance in off the face of Crépeau from 4 yards in the 51st for his first goal of the tournament. Messi has 28 goals in his last 25 matches for Argentina and 14 in Copa America play, three shy of the record. He has scored against 38 different nations.
Lionel Messi retirement: Football legend claims he is 'fighting last battles' for Argentina after reaching Copa America 2024 finals
Lionel Messi has dropped a major hint around his retirement after Argentina reached the finals of the Copa America 2024, defeating Canada convincingly by a 2-goal difference. Messi, who scored a goal in the 51st minute of the game, stated that these were his 'last battles' for the Argentina national football team.
Baptised by the 'GOAT': Throwback to when Lionel Messi helped Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal bathe, yes it did happen
The image features a 20-year-old Lionel Messi, already a rising star at Barcelona, holding a six-month-old Lamine Yamal. Today, Yamal, at just 16, has become a soccer sensation for both Spain and Barcelona. The photo, captured by Joan Monfort, was taken in the dressing room of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, and has now gone viral. In addition to the sentiment and admiration sparked by the photograph, people online are affectionately referring to the moment as "baptised by GOAT."
Lionel Messi says he will keep on playing for Argentina beyond Copa America final
After scoring his 109th international goal, Lionel Messi expressed his intention to continue living day by day without worrying about the future, despite being 37 years old. Teammate Angel Di Maria, with 31 goals in 144 appearances, announced his retirement after Sunday's game, leaving an impressive legacy in Argentine football. Coach Lionel Scaloni hopes Di Maria will reconsider, as World Cup qualifying resumes in September and the 2026 final approaches at MetLife Stadium.
Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa America final
Canada, who surprised many by reaching the last four in their first Copa America appearance, can take great credit for their run in the tournament but Messi and company were simply a step too far. Jesse Marsch's side had progressed by hitting teams with high-energy football straight out of the gate but after an early opening for left-winger Jacob Shaffelburg, who fired wide after cutting in from the flank, the South Americans took control and never gave it up.
Will Argentina reach the finals of Copa America 2024? Argentina vs Canada match timings, head-to-head record, how to watch live
The Copa America 2024 is currently in its last stages with the semifinals underway. Argentina will be clashing against Canada in the upcoming semifinals in a matter of few hours. Canada faces a rather uphill task of beating Argentina, looking at the latter's dominance and form over the last few matches.
Copa America 2024 semifinal: Lionel Messi's Argentina to face Canada yet again, match prediction, how to watch
Copa America 2024 semifinal will see an epic thriller as Lionel Messi's Argentina will clash against the Canada lineup, who have, after persistent efforts, qualified in the semis after thrashing Venezuela in the quarterfinals by penalty shootout. Catch some more details around the upcoming Argentina vs Canada match and how to watch it live.
Martinez saves Messi blushes as Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis
Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties as Argentina triumphed over Ecuador in a shoot-out to reach the Copa America semi-finals. Lisandro Martinez scored, Kevin Rodriguez equalized; Messi missed his penalty. Argentina won 4-2 at NRG Stadium, Houston, and will face Venezuela or Canada next. Contributions came from Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, and Alexis Mac Allister.
Adani saga heads for a messy closure
SEBI-Hindenburg clash escalates, questioning SEBI's actions and hindering the closure of the Adani controversy, showcasing the evolving dynamics in the financial market regulatory landscape.
Copa America 2024: How will Lionel Messi's injury affect Argentina's journey?
Lionel Messi can be considered the lionheart of the Argentinian national football team and his good form and participation in the Copa America 2024 could be the key to winning the cup. However, things currently seem more complicated than usual as Messi looks battered after the match against Chile.
Copa America 2024 Live Argentina vs Chile: Prediction, when and how to watch Lionel Messi's match
Argentina and Chile's Copa America 2024 match will be played on Tuesday. We have predictions and live streaming details.
With Messi-style dribbling and skills, Lamine Yamal thrills in latest Spain win at Euro 2024
At times, it was like watching Lionel Messi. How about that for a compliment for Lamine Yamal after another thrilling performance at the European Championship that showed just why there is such a buzz around this 16-year-old phenom with blond tinges in his dark hair and magic in his boots.
The 'Mes-si!' chants started more than an hour before Copa America opener, and he sets up both goals
Lionel Messi set up both goals on a night he played in his record 35th Copa America match. His pass led to Julian Alvarez's goal in the 49th minute and he extended his tournament assists record to 18 when he fed Lautaro Martinez in the 89th.
Argentina vs Guatemala: Prediction, free live streaming, when and where to watch Lionel Messi's match
Argentina will take on Guatemala as Lionel Messi's team is gearing up for the mega soccer event of Copa America 2024.
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