Copa America 2024 Final, Argentina vs Colombia Highlights: Argentina clinched the Copa America 2024 title despite seeing Lionel Messi being substituted off in the second half due to an injury. Substitute striker Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring for Argentina in the 112th minute. Martinez's strike proved enough as Argentina clinched the title with a 1-0 win. After neither of the teams managed to find a goal in 90 minutes, the game headed into extra-time. In the second half, Lionel Messi had to be substituted after sustaining an ankle injury. He was even spotted crying on the bench with a swollen ankle, after the injury forced him off the field prematurely. In the end, however, Argentian prevailed.
Copa America Final Highlights: Argentina vs Colombia Highlights
Copa America Final Live: Argentina Are The Championsssssss!!!
Argentina are the Copa America 2024 champions, beating Colombia 1-0 in the final. Lionel Messi had to be subbed off due to an injury but it's the super-sub Lautaro Martinez who stepped up in extra-time to get his team the winner.
A late VAR check on potential penalty had the Argentina players nervous but the referee said ruled the decision in favour of Lionel Messi's side.
Copa America Final Live: Di Maria Leaves Pitch For Final Time
Is that going to be it in the Copa America final? Lionel Messi injured but Lautaro Maritnez has La Albiceleste in front. Meanwhile, Angel di Maria leaves the pitch for the final time in his international career, in tears.
Copa America Final Live: GOOOAAAAAAL For Argentina
Lautaro Martinez finally opens the scoring, in the 112th minute of the game to give his team an elusive lead. Will that be it in the game or can Colombia find a winner?
Copa America Final Live: Di Maria Pushing On In Final Phase
Di Maria remains Argentina's best create, even at this stage of the game. But Lautaro Martinez couldn't get at the end of his beautiful pass. Still no goal for the Argentines.
Copa America Final Live: First Period Of Extra-Time Ends
The first period of extra-time ends, with the scoreboard still blank. 15 more minutes to go before the penalty shootout follows.
Copa America Final Live: Martinez Thwarts Away Danger
Corner for Colombia and it's Juan Quintero who takes it but the effort is intercepted by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Copa America Final Live: Arias' Shot Blocked By Brave Defender
Jhon Arias of Colombia unleashes a fine shot from outside the penalty area but it is blocked by a defender who put himself in the line of fire.
Copa America Final Live: Three Changes For Argentina
Three changes for Argentina: Leandro Paredes in, Alexis Mac Allister out. Julian Alvarez is replaced by Lautaro Martinez. Enzo Fernandez departs the field of play to be replaced by Giovani Lo Celso.
Copa America Final Live: Another Chance Slips Through Argentina's Grasp
Nicolas Gonzalez in the thick of action again, he storms into the penalty area to latch onto a pass, but his shot is saved by Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas. Gonzalez lets another chance slip by.
Copa America Final Live: James Rodriguez Subbed Off
James Rodriguez will be replaced by Juan Quintero as the Colombia manager looks to introduce fresh legs in extra-time. We are underway!
Copa America Final Live: No Goals In 90 Mins
No goal in extra-time, and it's Argentina who had the best of the chances to get that elusive lead. But now, 30 minutes of extra-time follows as the two teams look to find a winner.
Copa America Final Live: 4 Minutes Of Added Time
Just 4 minutes left for the two sides to find a winner in normal time.
Copa America Final Live: Argentina's Opportunity Goes Down Begging
Angel Di Maria delivers a beautiful cross for Nicolas Gonzalez but his header goes just wide of the post. Another opportunity goes down begging for Argentina.
Copa America Final Live: Di Maria's Attempt Fails, Again
Angel di Maria with another attempt to put the ball past the Colombian defence, but he only gets a corner. With no Messi to take these corners, Di Maria himself takes up the responsibility. A poor effort sees the ball go out for a goalkick.
Copa America Final Live: James Rodriguez Hits The Wall From His Free-kick
James Rodriguez had the opportunity to test the goalkeeper with a free-kick but his shot hits the wall. It comes to nothing for Colombia.
Copa America Final Live: Nicolas Gonzalez Fails to Finish His Move
Nicolas Gonzalez of Argentina skips past his man with excellent dribbling skills but can't keep the ball in play. Another move from La Albiceleste goes to waste.
Copa America Final Live: Argentina Score But It's Offside
Nicolas Gonzalez of Argentina puts the ball into the net, but he is flagged for offside. A check is also done and completed which found that he was indeed offside. It's still goalless.
Copa America Final Live: Lionel Messi Crying On The Bench
Gonzalo Montiel has also been subbed off with Nahuel Molina taking his place. Argentina still haven't found a way to break Colombia's defence. But, remember, the final will have extra-time, unlike the previous games where penalties were being called upon straight after 90 minutes of play.
Copa America Final Live: Lionel Messi Off The Pitch With Injury
Lionel Messi is down again for Argentina, that's how his night has been today. He seemed to have hurt his ankle, and the medical team has to come out. It seems like he would be substituted. Nicolas Gonzalez takes his place.
Copa America Final Live: Huge Handball shout before Di Maria's Solo Run
Huge handball shout from Argentina after Alexis Mac Allister's header hit one of the defenders. Angel di Maria then goes on a crazy solo run and forces the goalkeeper to make a diving save. So close from Argentina but it's still goalless.
Copa America Final Live: Colombia Miss Big Opportunity
James' threatening corner gave Colombia a big opportunity to score but Davinson Sanchez's clear header somehow missed the target. Poor from Colombia to not convert that chance. A reprieve for Argentina
Copa America Final Live: Lisandro Martinez Escapes Booking
Lisandro Martinez lucky to not be given a yellow card after his elbow hit Colombia's Luis Diaz on the throat. The referee awards a foul but no booking.
Copa America Final Live: Di Maria's Shot Straight At Goalkeeper
After the Colombian attack, Angel Di Maria comes close to scoring the opener. He connected with a pass inside the box but his shot is straight at Camilo Vargas, the Colombian goalkeeper.
Copa America Final Live: Colombia's Almost Moment
Santiago Arias, the Colombian right-back, unleashes a ferocious shot from the edge of the box that just misses the goal. Colombia begin the second-half in fiery style.
Copa America Final Live: Second Half Begins
The second-half begins after a scintillating show by Shakira at half-time. Lionel Messi seems absolutely fine as he walks out without any trouble. We are underway!
Copa America Final Live: Shakira's 'Hips Don't Lie' Performance
Pop star Shakira puts in an exemplary show. She performance on her famous number "Hips Don't Lie".
Copa America Final Live: Alvarez's Effort Off Target
Tagliafico earns free-kick into a promising position. A fine run from the left back draws a foul near the corner of the penalty box. Lionel Messi stands behind the ball with Rodrigo de Paul. Messi fires in the ball but the header from Alvarez flies over the crossbar.
Copa America Final Live: Lionel Messi Still Not 100%
Messi still holding his ankle as he looks to walk off the injury. We are still 5 minutes away from the half-time break which will be 20 minutes long, with a performance from Shakira unfolding at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Copa America Final Live: Messi Back On Field
Lionel Messi is back on his feet and is taken off the field by the medical staff. He should be able to continue, but for now, Argentina are down to 10 men. Messi comes back onto the field and seems alright now.
Copa America Final Live: Lionel Messi Down In Pain
An excellent one-touch passing move by Messi, Alvarez, Di Maria and others puts the former Barcelona man in a fine position to test the Colombian goalkeeper. However, he gets hurt as the defender looked to prevent him from taking a shot. Medical attention needed.
Copa America Final Live: Martinez Denies Colombia Opener
Jefferson Lerma of Colombia gets into a good scoring position and tries his luck from distance. His effort, however, is superbly saved by Emiliano Martinez, the Argentina goalkeeper.
Copa America Final Live: Possession For Colombia But No Real Chance
Colombia enjoying majority of possession but struggling to convert that into quality chances. The plan seems to be earning a foul near the penalty box and let James Rodriguez do the rest.
Copa America Final Live: Yellow Card For Cordoba, Lisandro Martinez Hurt
25 minutes have gone and we can't really say which way is this game turning. Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez remain central to Colombia's build-up play. Lisandro Martinez seems to have been hurt while clearing a cross by Arias, as Cordoba rammed into him. Cordoba also picks up a yellow card in the process.
Copa America Final Live: Messi Creates A Big Chance, Misses Himself
Lionel Messi dazzles past a couple of Colombians before combining well with Angel di Maria to unleash a shot. The ball, however, hits, a Colombian defender, and the threat ends there. First big chance for Messi but he couldn't convert.
Copa America Final Live: James Frustrating Argentinians
The Colombian press has been difficult for the likes of Messi, Di Maria, De Paul, Mac Allister, etc. to bypass. Argentina struggling to even get the ball into the final third, but are trying to keep as much ball with them as possible.
Copa America Final Live: James Frustrating Argentinians
Colombia displaying exceptional pressing play, Alexis Mac Allister forced into a foul by James Rodriguez and frustration is showing on Argentina players' faces. James puts his boot behind the free-kick but the ball is collected easily by Martinez.
Copa America Final Live: Colombia Threaten Again, Argentina Need Wake Up Call
Emiliano Martinez was calm between the sticks as Colombia almost scored from a corner routine. Poor marking by Argentina defenders. A big early wake up call!
Copa America Final Live: Colombia Dictating Play Against Argentina
Colombia rightback Santiago Arias threatens down the right-hand side of the pitch again, puts in a threatening cross but it is cleared before the ball reached Luiz Diaz, the left-winger. Promising start from the Colombians and it's them who are dictating play.
Copa America Final Live: Cordoba Misses Goal By A Whisker
Arias and James combining well on the right-hand side of Colombia's attack. Cordoba was at the end of a great build-up from Colombia but his shot only clipped the outside of the left post. So close, yet so far from Colombia.
Copa America Final Live: Different Plans For Argentina and Colombia
Both teams have opted for two different type of plans at the start of the match. Argentina looking to build with sleek and accurate passing, with Lionel Messi playing central role. Colombia, on the other hand, looking to hit Argentina on counter and with long balls.
Copa America Final Live: Julian Alvarez Misses Early Chance
An early opportunity came begging to Julian Alvarez but his right-footed shot wasn't on target by any means. That could've been the opener for Argentina.
Copa America 2024 Final: We Are Underway!
We had to wait a bit but we are finally ready for the Copa America final. The match is underway, as Argentina looks to win back-to-back titles.
Copa America Final Live: We Are Moments Away From Kickoff
The match is finally getting underway! Both sets of players have made their way onto the pitch for the Copa America 2024 final to begin. After a delay of 1 hours and 15 minutes, football action is set to begin. We are only a few moments away from kickoff.
Copa America Final Live: Players Leave Pitch, Kick-off Not Far
Both Argentina and Colombia players have left the pitch after finishing their warm-up. We are 15 minutes away from the start of the match.
Copa America Final Live: Kick-off Time Revealed After Fans Caused Mayhem In Miami
We have confirmed information that the match will begin at 9:15 PM local time (7:45 AM IST), unless a fresh security issue erupts. The fans, CONEMBOL, the security arrangements at the venue, the process, all share the blame for this mayhem caused by the fans. But, hopefully, it's the end of such issues in Miami.
Copa America Final Live: Players Begin Warm-up But Start Delayed Further
The players have finally made their way out of the locker rooms to begin their final practice session. But, there still doesn't seem to be any confirmation about the start time of the match. We could be staring at another 15-20 minutes of delay. Stay tuned for live updates.
Copa America Final Live: Ugly Scenes Unfold At Hard Rock Stadium In Miami
Some ugly visuals coming from the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Some fans have left their team down, have let the game down.
Que verguenza infinita ver como arrestan a colombianos en la final de la copa America por intentar colarse. Pero que rayos tienen en la cabeza esta gente? Dejan la imagen de Colombia por el piso pic.twitter.com/IOfouaIMDx
— christian mantilla (@christianmanvar) July 14, 2024
Copa America Final Live: Severe Security Issue At Hard Rock Stadium In Miami
There has been a big chaos at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami after numerous ticket-less fans got into the stadium. The security officials are still trying to make the sweep and get those with tickets into the stadium. Some fans have reportedly also been injured in the process.
These images of fans struggling to enter the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami ahead of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia are devastating.
— Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) July 14, 2024
This is one of the host venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup! A lot has to be done to ensure that they are ready in two years! pic.twitter.com/CmM4B9xC0k
Copa America Final Live: Another 15 Minutes Delay Added
Just as we were edging closer to the start of the Copa America final, another security issue has forced the organisers to delay the start of the match by another 15 minutes. The match is now expected to start at 8:45 PM local time (6:15 AM IST).
Copa America Final LIVE: Police Issue Statement On Ticket-Less Fans Issue
The Miami-DADE Police have issued a statement explaining the situation. Hopefully, we'll have the game starting in 20 minutes' time. Stay tuned...
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) July 14, 2024
Copa America Final Live: Chaos At Hard Rock Stadium
Some fans, who didn't have tickets, reportedly managed to get into the stadium, causing a huge stir. The kick-off, hence, had to be delayed by 30 minutes. Chaotic scenes at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
| JUST IN: COPA AMERICA: Incidents reported at the entrance of Hard Rock Stadium, where Argentina and Colombia will play the final tonight.
— Breaking News (@PlanetReportHQ) July 14, 2024
The start of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia is delayed by 30 minutes.#CopaAmerica2024 #Hardrock pic.twitter.com/4VAJCr0RZS
Copa America Final: Kick-off Delayed By 30 Minutes
Some incidents have been reported at the entrance of Hard Rock Stadium, where Argentina and Colombia were scheduled to play the final, starting 5:30 AM IST (8 PM local time).
The start of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, hence, has been delayed by 30 minutes.
Eimiliano Martinez has been central to Argentina's success in recent times. The team needs him to deliver another top performance today between the sticks.
Ready for the battle pic.twitter.com/KNkKM9RF58
— Seleccion Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) July 14, 2024
Copa America Final Live: Will Argentina Pull Off A Spain
Fresh from Spain's triumph in the Euro 2024 final, we head into the Copa America final where Argentina would look to do the same. Just as the Euro final was a closely contested win, with La Roja netting the winner just minutes before the full-time whistle, the Copa America final could be a thriller too. We aren't too far away from the action. Stay tuned...
Copa America Final Live: 30th Final For Argentina, 3rd For Colombia
It is for the first time in Copa America history that Argentina and Colombia will clash in the final. The reigning champions prepare for their record 30th appearance at the competition's title-decider while Colombia are only into their third.
Copa America Final Live: Messi, Di Maria Start For Argentina
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Copa America 2024 final. All eyes on Lionel Messi and Angel di Maria as they look to lift their final trophy in international football.
Colombia XI: Vargas; Arias, Cuesta, Sanchez, Mojica; Rios, Lerma; Arias, James Rodriguez, Diaz; Cordoba
Argentina XI: Martinez; Montiel, Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Tagliafico; de Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Di Maria, Alvarez, Messi
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