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Argentina defeated Brazil in the final of the Copa America to become the first in 28 years. Lionel Messi, who had no relationship with the national team alone, won his first major title after 10 attempts.
Correspondent Kim Hyung-yeol.
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7,000 spectators entering for the first time in the final held at home in Brazil, Argentina decided the game by one shot in the 22nd minute of the first half.
Di Maria dug into the back of the defense, caught a long pass, and shook the net with a left footed chip.
Argentina held the lead by one goal until the end, and when the final whistle blew announcing their first victory in 28 years, the players all ran to Messi, embraced and cheered.
[The best player in the world finally wins the major trophy. Now, there is no question that Messi is the best player.]
After 10 attempts at the World Cup and Copa America combined, Messi, who won the major championship, took off with a spit from his teammates and shared joy with his fans.
Neymar, a best friend who shed tears of defeat, also congratulated Messi and hugged him.
Messi, who announced his retirement from the national team five years ago after finishing runner-up for the third time in the Copa America five years ago, wore the national team uniform again and lifted the trophy of his dreams.
Messi, who took the top spot in scoring and assists and swept MVP, also enjoyed the best moments in the locker room, and the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, became a melting pot of enthusiasm.
(Video editing: Park Chun-bae, CG: Jeong Hyeon-jeong)