Superstar Lionel Messi won his first trophy with his national team as Angel Di Maria’s goal gave Argentina a 1-0 win over hosts Brazil in the Copa America final on Saturday.
The victory at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium ended Argentina’s 28-year wait for a major trophy, and also ended Brazil’s unbeaten home record that stretched back more than 2,500 days.
Argentina had last tasted success at a major tournament in 1993 when the great Gabriel Batistuta’s brace gave them a 2-1 win over Mexico in the Copa final in Ecuador.
Last 10 winners of the Copa America following Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Brazil at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium on Sunday:
2021: Argentina
2019: Brazil
2016: Chile
2015: Chile
2011: Uruguay
2007: Brazil
2004: Brazil
2001: Colombia
1999: Brazil
1997: Brazil
1995: Uruguay
1993: Argentina
Most victories:
1. Uruguay, Argentina 15
3. Brazil 9
4. Chile, Paraguay, Peru 2
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