Angel Di Maria came up with the vital goal, but nobody did more to drive the Albiceleste to glory than their veteran captain

Finally, the day arrived, and in the most thrilling of circumstances.


Lionel Messi finally banished the memories of years of international despair as his Argentina team downed Brazil 1-0 to take the Copa America title in the Selecao's own backyard.

And having played every single minute of the tournament, driving his bruised body to new limits amid the flying tackles of South America's fearsome defenders, there is now no doubt that this Copa, from start to finish, belonged to the 34-year-old wizard - who was just seven when, in 1993, the Albiceleste last experienced glory in this competition.

祝贺 Argentina