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VIDEO: Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria lift Copa America trophy with Argentina teammates after victory over Colombia

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  • Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0
  • Celebrate on pitch, life Copa trophy
  • Last time Messi & Di Maria on stage together
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    After their Copa America victory over Colombia Sunday night, the La Albiceleste captain and Angel Di Maria - in his final international appearance - hoisted their second-straight Copa America trophy.

    Despite leaving the match early in the second half with an apparent lower-leg injury, Lionel Messi was healthy enough to lead his national team onto the podium alongside longtime friend and fellow star Angel Di Maria.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    With a FIFA World Cup title sandwiched between their now back-to-back Copa America titles, La Albiceleste are on top of the men's footballing world. Messi and Co. have proved their excellence led by coach Lionel Scaloni - who will now look to move his efforts towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR ARGENTINA?

    La Albiceleste will celebrate their victory, while hoping they get positive news surrounding Messi's injury. With a second-straight Copa America title in hand, they'll be flaunting their winners medals before returning to their respective clubs this offseason.