Article 5M2K0 Argentina stun Brazil in Copa América final to end 28-year trophy drought

Argentina stun Brazil in Copa América final to end 28-year trophy drought

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Two long droughts ended on Saturday at the Copa America final: Argentina won their first major title since 1993 after a 1-0 win against Brazil. And Lionel Messi finally lifted his first major trophy for the national team, filling in one of the biggest gaps in his decorated career.

Argentina's winning goal at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro came in the 22nd minute after Rodrigo de Paul made a long pass to Angel Di Maria. The 33-year-old veteran striker counted on some sloppy defending from left-back Renan Lodi to take control and lob it past goalkeeper Ederson.

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