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Patna : Argentina defeated defending champion Brazil 1-0 in final on July 11, 2021, at Maracana Stadium, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, to win Copa America for the 15th time and first time under Lionel Messi. Messi had in the past lost three Copa America finals. Midfielder Angel Di Maria scored the winning goal for Argentina in 28th minute. Five Argentina players and four Brazil were shown Yellow Cards during the match. Brazil played 22 fouls during the match to 19 by Argentina.
Argentina has won Copa America Trophy after a gap of 28 years. It was Messi vs Neymar match. It is Messi’s first major international trophy with the team. He dropped to the ground after final in joy. Argentina had lost won Copa America Trophy in 1993.