Football great Lionel Messi remains the centre of attraction in the Argentina squad as the side aims to defend its FIFA World Cup title.

Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal of the match in the 112th minute to win a record 16th Copa America for Argentina.

Tempers had flared in the stands at the Maracana moments before kick-off, with Brazilian police seen using batons to drive back a block of Argentine fans at one end of the ground.

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Argentina fell 0-2 behind after goals from Venezuela's Juanpi Anor and Josef Martinez but Lucas Pratto pulled a goal back while Nicolas Otamendi scored the equaliser in the 83rd minute

Valencia were defeated 1-2 by French club Monaco in their play-off round encounter on Tuesday but progressed 4-3 on aggregate courtesy of their 3-1 triumph in the first leg of the tie.

Nicolas Otamendi joined Manchester City from Valencia on Thursday on a five-year contract to become their third major signing of the transfer window and take the club's spending to the