Argentina won the title for the 15th time and first for the last 28 years.

Argentina won the title for the 15th time and first for the last 28 years.

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Tamjid Bin Alam: Argentina won the major trophy after 28 years and it's a big achievement for Argentina. When Di Maria's goal on 22 minutes Argentina takes the lead. And Argentina won the record-equaling Copa America. Argentina won their 15th Copa America trophy.  Argentina's win was a particular triumph for Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, who picked up his first-ever title in a blue and white shirt after more than a decade of the club and individual honors. When the final whistle went, Argentina TV declared "Argentina Champions, Lionel Messi Champion!"

"This is a very big title," said Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni. "I hope that Argentines can enjoy it. The fans love the team unconditionally and I think they identify with this side that never drops its guard."

Di Maria is the star of the match. By  Rodrigo De Paul assist Di Maria score first and one only goal of the match. Brazil piled on the pressure in an exciting second half but even with five strikers on the field, they could not get an equalizer against an Argentine defense protected by the outstanding De Paul. "I can't cry yet,'' Di Maria said after the match. "We dreamed of getting this, and we fought. Many people criticized us and asked us not to come back [to the national team].''

This Copa America was so important for Messi. And Messi once again why he is the best. He is the top scorer of the tournament beside is the best player in the tournament.  By winning the Copa America Argentina broke the record of 71 years. The record is Brazil didn't lose any Copa America on their ground for the 71 years. At 52 minutes Brazilian Player Richarlison equal the score, but because of offside for his goal was denied. Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saves too many shots.  And Emiliano Martinez won the best goalkeeper award. Starting of the Copa America tournament most of the supporters were tensed about Emiliano Martinez. The supporters think that Romero is the best for Argentina. But, Emiliano Martinez proves them wrong and he won the best goalkeeper award.

The victory was Argentina's 15th Copa America triumph and means they draw level with Uruguay as the all-time leading winners.

Their win extended their sequence of undefeated matches to 20 under Lionel Scaloni and handed Brazil their first competitive defeat since they lost to Belgium in the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup.