Angel Di Maria became Argentina's winner in this final, with a single goal that he scored in the 22nd minute. This title is also a thirst quencher for Argentina, which has not won a title in an official event for so long.
This title is also the first trophy that Lionel Messi has successfully presented for Argentina in the last 13 years. Not only that, from this match some interesting facts are worth listening to. Argentina did beat Brazil in the Copa America. However, when facing Brazil in the Copa America final, Argentina struggled a little. In 2007 alone, they failed to win the Copa America title after losing to Brazil in the final.
Now, the curse is gone. Argentina was finally able to beat Brazil in the Copa America final, as well as winning their 15th Copa America trophy in history. Even better, in the 2021 Copa America final, Argentina beat Brazil at the Maracana! Thanks to this 2021 Copa America title, a bond of love has been created between Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria. This 2021 Copa America title is the second successful title that Messi and Di Maria have presented to Argentina.
Previously, Di Maria and Mess i brought Argentina to gold at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. At that time, Argentina successfully beat Nigeria with a score of 1-0 in the final round. came out as champions after bending Brazil 1-0 at the Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Saturday (10/7/2021) local time.
The only goal of Argentina's victory was scored by Angel Di Maria in the first half, precisely in the 21st minute.
Starting from Rodrigo de Paul's mature pass, Angel Di Maria fired a left-footed lob into the Brazilian goal. Di Maria's kick was able to pass the head of goalkeeper Ederson Moraes who came out of his nest.
Thanks to this goal, Argentina also managed to win their 15th trophy in the Copa America. Lionel Messi smiled widely, not only feeling happy, but there was a tremendous relief behind his smile.
He won the 2021 Copa America Trophy with great relief, the demands for achievement with Argentina have now been completed by La Pulga.
Lionel Scaloni's name has also been praised, criticism of defensive play has now been silenced by winning the title. However, Argentina's victory is not just a matter of how to play, Messi's maturity and tactical preparation are key. When Lionel Scaloni gave directions and shouted at the Argentine players on the touchline, his assistant, Pablo Aimar, looks calm on the bench.
Aimar is certainly no stranger to Argentina, this River Plate and Valencia legend, being a midfielder who partnered with Riquelme at the 2006 World Cup.
This former Johor Darul Ta'zim player, is also an idol of Lionel Messi.
Apart from Aimar, there is Roberto Ayala who is also on the Argentina coaching staff assisted by Walter Samuel and goalkeeping coach Martin Tocalli.
The four formed a tactical synergy with Scaloni and this title, also assisted by other Argentine legends.
It was Cesar Luis Menotti, who coached Argentina when they became world champions in 1978.
Here are the interesting facts behind Argentina's success in winning the Copa America
1. Argentina finally managed to beat Brazil in the final. Argentina did beat Brazil in the Copa America. However, when facing Brazil in the Copa America final, Argentina struggled a little. In 2007 alone, they failed to win the Copa America title after losing to Brazil in the final.
Now, the curse is gone. Argentina was finally able to beat Brazil in the Copa America final, as well as winning their 15th Copa America trophy in history. Even better, in the 2021 Copa America final, Argentina beat Brazil at the Maracana!
2. The bond of love between Angel Di Maria and Lionel Messi Thanks to this 2021 Copa America title, a bond of love has been created between Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria. This 2021 Copa America title is the second successful title that Messi and Di Maria have presented to Argentina.
Previously, Di Maria and Messi brought Argentina to gold at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. At that time, Argentina successfully beat Nigeria with a score of 1-0 in the final round.
3. Messi finally equaled Ronaldo's record On July 10, 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo successfully ended the curse with the Portugal national team. He led his country to win the 2016 European Cup, after beating France in the final 1-0.
Now, on July 11, 2021 (or July 10 night Brazil time), Lionel Messi has successfully matched Ronaldo's record. He led Argentina to the 2021 Copa America title, as well as ending the curse of failing to bring the country to victory in an official tournament.