A Lionel Messi-less Argentina beat Colombia to win a record-breaking 16th Copa America title after a dramatic final in Miami. Argentina captain Messi was forced off with injury in the second half of the game at Hard Rock Stadium with a foot issue that left him in tears on the substitutes’ bench. But in his absence, Lautaro Martinez — the Golden Boot-winner after a fifth goal of the tournament — scored the only goal of the game in extra-time to decide it. The win sees Argentina break a tie with Uruguay for all-time most in the competition’s long history. Say hello to your...
  • Matengor@lemmy.ml
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    4 months ago

    I didn’t realize the EURO and the Copa finals were both on the same day. Was this just poor planning or some kind of competition game between UEFA and CONMEBOL?

  • VodkaSolution @feddit.it
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    4 months ago

    I think they’re just too far apart, plus very different time zones. In Europe, south American soccer is almost not followed