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      Watch Lionel Messi’s horror miss in 88th minute of Copa America final to wrap up game for Argentina against Brazil

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      LIONEL MESSI missed a sitter to wrap up the Copa America final for Argentina when he failed to convert from close range in the 88th minute.The 34-year-old’s blushes were eventually spared as Argentina held on to win the game 1-0 thanks to an Angel Di Maria strike, triumphing in the tournament for the first time since 1993.

      Messi controlled the ball well and looked to be set to finish off the match
      But he then got his feet in a mess and Ederson was able to snuff out the chance
      But that did not take away from the surprise of Messi fluffing his lines from close range late on in the game.
      The Barcelona superstar was found unmarked inside the penalty area after his teammate Rodrigo De Paul played a sumptuous through ball.
      And with the crowd waiting for Messi to slot home and kill the game, everyone was left stunned when he somehow managed to get it caught underneath his feet.
      Manchester City keeper Ederson dove on the ball to thwart Messi and keep Brazil’s slim hopes of equalising alive.
      Reacting to the miss, one person said: “How Messi missed this sitter and he gets all the praise after Angel di Maria won the league for Argentina!”
      And another simply added: “How did you miss that Messi?!?!?!”
      The victory was Messi’s first major tournament triumph with his country.
      And although Messi was thrilled with the outcome and celebrated by being thrown into the air by his team-mates, he still found time to console Neymar.

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      The pair embraced surrounded by players, media and officials before Messi went to lift the trophy.
      Afterwards, Messi sat with his former Barcelona teammate with his winners’ medal around his neck.
      And he was able to cheer up Neymar, cracking a joke which had the Brazilian laughing.
      Messi had previously lost three Copa America finals with Argentina in 2007, 2015 and 2016.
      The Barcelona legend also reached the final of the World Cup in 2014, only for his side to be beaten 1-0 by Germany after extra time.
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      Messi joins Ronaldo by winning first international trophy – but how do medal hauls compare after Copa America win?

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      LIONEL MESSI won his first trophy with Argentina on Saturday night as they beat Brazil 1-0 to lift the Copa America.The 34-year-old’s international achievement comes five years after Cristiano Ronaldo won the European Championships with Portugal.

      Messi lifted the Copa America with Argentina following their win over BrazilCredit: EPA
      Ronaldo led his Portugal side to glory at Euro 2016 despite getting injured in the finalCredit: Getty
      But how do the two football legends compare when it comes to their overall medal hauls for both club and country?
      Well, Messi has won ten domestic league titles in his career with Barcelona, three more than Ronaldo.
      But the former Manchester United and Real Madrid man has his Argentine rival beat 5-4 when it comes to Champions League trophies.
      Ronaldo has also won one more FIFA Club World Cups with four, but Messi leads 7-6 in domestic cup triumphs.
      All things considered, Messi is currently one trophy in front of Ronaldo as their tallies stand at 25 and 24 respectively.
      Despite the pair entering the final stages of their careers, they are both continuing to produce extraordinary performances.
      Last season, Messi was the top scorer in LaLiga for the fifth successive campaign with 30 goals in 35 games for Barcelona.
      And Ronaldo also finished top of the Serie A scorer charts with Juventus after netting 29 goals in 33 appearances.

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      Ronaldo and Messi are both named in the Ballon d’Or all-time best XI
      However, the only trophy that continues to elude both of them is the World Cup.
      Messi reached the final with Argentina back in 2014 before being beaten after extra time by Germany.
      Meanwhile, the closest Ronaldo has come was back in 2006 when Portugal were knocked out in the semi-finals by France.

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      Neymar spotted laughing with Messi after losing Copa America final having been in tears after Brazil loss to Argentina

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      NEYMAR was left in tears after losing to Argentina in the Copa America final – but thankfully had Lionel Messi on hand to cheer him up.The Brazil icon had a chance to make history by winning the tournament at the Maracana but Messi and Co got the better of him.
      Neymar was reduced to tears after Brazil lost in the Copa America final
      Neymar and Messi embrace after the final whistle
      It did not take long for Messi to lift Neymar’s spirits
      A single Angel Di Maria goal was enough to secure a 1-0 victory for Argentina, who ended a 28-year wait for silverware.
      And although Messi was thrilled with the outcome and celebrated by being thrown into the air by his team-mates, he still found time to console Neymar.
      The pair embraced surrounded by players, media and officials before Messi went to lift the trophy.
      Afterwards, Messi sat with his former Barcelona teammate with his winners’ medal around his neck.
      And he was able to cheer up Neymar, cracking a joke which had the Brazilian laughing.
      Messi knows all too well what it is like to be in Neymar’s position having lost in the Copa America final in both 2015 and 2016.
      The Argentine also lost in the 2014 World Cup final after Mario Gotze scored an extra-time winner for Germany.

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      The pair are clearly still good friends despite the rivalry on the pitch
      Neymar takes off his runners-up medal after the defeat

      But now the 34-year-old has answered critics who questioned his lack of success in the international arena.
      Apart from the World Cup, Messi has now won every major tournament available to him.
      Neymar’s wait for silverware with Brazil will continue but at 29 he will be hopeful that his time will come soon.
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      Inside Argentina’s wild dressing room party as topless Lionel Messi dances with Copa trophy as team sing his name

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      LIONEL MESSI ended his international tournament hoodoo as Argentina won the Copa America on Saturday.A first-half goal from Angel Di Maria ended a run of 28 years without a trophy for La Albiceleste.

      Messi keeps his hands on the trophy in the Argentina dressing room
      A happy Messi fistbumps for Sergio Aguero’s Instagram video
      And for captain Messi the victory is even sweeter as it came against Brazil in the Maracana.
      He told TyC Sports: “The truth is that this is crazy. There would be no better moment than this. The happiness is immense, I knew that at some point it was going to happen. The happiness I feel right now indescribable.
      “I needed to get rid of the thorn of being able to achieve something with the national team, I was very close for many years. I left sad a few times, but I knew I’d get it someday. I think there is no better moment than this.
      “This match will go down in history, not only because we became champions, but because it is against Brazil and on their land. I thank God for giving me this moment.
      “I’m very happy! I dreamed about this many times.”
      The 34-year-old came close to winning the Copa America in 2015 and 2016 but Argentina lost on penalties on both occasions, with Messi guilty of missing a spot-kick in 2016.
      But this time around it was joy for the Barcelona legend, and there were jubilant scenes in the dressing room and on the pitch.
      After the final whistle several Argentina players rushed over to Messi to hug and celebrate with the icon.

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      Messi finally gets his hands on an international trophy
      Messi savours the moment after years of narrowly missing out
      Argentina players jump on Messi after the final whistle

      Messi was then given the bumps by players and staff on the Maracana pitch before he lifted the trophy.
      The victory has been a long time coming for Argentina supporters too and that showed in the celebrations in Buenos Aires.
      Thousands gathered at May Plaza with tears of joy breaking out amid a party atmosphere.

      Fans gather in Buenos Aires to celebrate a first trophy in 28 years
      Flares were set off as fans celebrated in big numbers
      The Obelisk was a popular spot for supporters to gather
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      Argentina vs Brazil LIVE: Lionel Messi FINALLY wins major as Argentina secure Copa America – latest reaction

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      LIONEL MESSI has FINALLY won an international major title as Argentina have beaten Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America final.Angel Di Maria scored the only goal of the game with a delicious lob as Argentina triumphed in Rio.

      Argentina XI: Martinez; Montiel, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna; De Paul, Paredes, Lo Celso; Messi, Di Maria, Lautaro
      Brazil XI: Ederson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Silva, Lodi; Casemiro, Fred, Paqueta; Everton, Richarlison, Neymar

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      Follow ALL of the latest reaction below…
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      What a photo:

      CAMPEONES
      Argentina are officially the 2021 Copa America winners!
      The Albiceleste just won South America’s highest honour for the first time since 1993.
      And that means the Argentines have now equalled Uruguay’s record of 15 titles.
      A night that will be remembered forever!
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      NO MORE MESSI ABOUT
      This is how much value the Copa America has for Lionel Messi.
      Messi initially decided to leave Argentina in 2016 but his tenacious character and winners’ mentality didn’t allow him to depart empty-handed.
      The Barcelona legend stood around and promised that he will not retire without an international honour.
      And so his long and grueling journey has finally come to a happy ending…

      TOP CLASS
      Argentina give Brazil a guard of honour as they receive their silver medals.
      The Selecao players are devastated and some can’t hold back their tears.
      Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar is among them as the Brazilians came so close to lifting the trophy for the second consecutive time in their own turf.
      The Albiceleste showed immense class after a rough final…
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      AWARDS
      We start things off with some individual awards before the big one.
      Argentina star Angel Di Maria gets awarded as Man of the Match after the final.
      Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is named as the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
      And of course Lionel Messi is honoured as the competition’s top scorer with four goals and five assists in seven matches.
      That one is a bit odd as Messi finished as joint-first with Colombia’s Luis Diaz
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      HEART OF A LION
      Lionel Messi has done it!
      Messi has won everything on club level with Barcelona, he also counts a record six Ballon d’Or honours.
      But it took the 34-year-old 17 years to finally win an international title with Argentina.
      And by God, he did it in style as he finishes the tournament as his country’s record goalscorer and most capped player with 76 goals in 150 appearances
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      STATS
      Brazil failed to successfully defend their Copa America crown, even though they controlled 60 per cent of possession.
      The Selecao registered a total of 13 shots but only two of them were on target.
      Argentina, on the other hand, recorded six shots, two of which were on target.
      This was a very intense and physical encounter that led to nine yellow cards, five of which were issued to the Albiceleste
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      Argentina won the 2021 Copa America after beating bitter rivals Brazil in their most historic ground the Maracana Stadium.
      The Albiceleste opened the scoring after 22 minutes when a crisp cross from Rodrigo De Paul found Angel Di Maria down the right flank.
      Renan Lodi got a a clumsy touch and that allowed Di Maria to get in front of Ederson before volleying the ball over the Manchester City star to score what proved to be the winner.
      Brazil thought they equalised on 53 minutes when Richarlison picked up a pass from the right and beat Emiliano Martinez thanks to some help from Cristian Romero’s deflection but the Everton star was caught offside.
      The same player failed again a minute later when his powerful shot forced a brilliant save from Martinez.
      But Brazil’s biggesrt chance occurred on 87 minutes when Gabriel Barbosa got the ball inside the area following a poor free-kick by Neymar and his shot was denied again by the Argentina goalkeeper.
      Lionel Messi got the opportunity to put the game to bed a minute later when De Paul set him up in front of Ederson but the Barcelona legend got a heavy touch and that allowed the Manchester City shot-stopper to pick the ball up.
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      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      THAT’S FULL-TIME IN RIO!!!!!!
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      90+3 CHANCE!
      De Paul picks up a loose ball at the back with a header and finds himself in front of Ederson, who gets there first.
      The Argentina star deserves a goal after tonight’s performance
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      90 Five more minutes of added time to go until full-time.
      Brazil are desperately looking for an equaliser whereas Argentina’s fans have already started celebrating in the stands
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      89 YELLOW CARD
      Argentina ace Montiel gets cautioned for a challenge from behind on Emerson
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      88 WHAT A CHANCE!
      How did Messi miss this?!
      The Argentina legend gets a wonderful ball by De Paul and finds himself inside the box in front of Ederson.
      Messi gets the chance to finish the game but gets an awkward touch and so the Brazil keeper picks the ball up
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      87 WHAT A CHANCE!
      Brazil come extremely close to an equaliser!
      Neymar delivers a free-kick from the left flank that gets cleared from a header.
      But the ball doesn’t go far as Barbosa tries a shot from the box that is denied thanks to a brilliant save by Martinez!
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      85 Brazil are desperately pushing for an equaliser but Argentina are stil holding up.
      Messi hasn’t exactly stood out but the Albiceleste’s midfield and defence have been stellar so far
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      83 YELLOW CARD
      It has just come to our attention tha Marquinhos was booked a minute ago for protest.
      Brazil stars were very unhappy with Otamendi’s challenge on Neymar.
      The Selecao superstar has endured a tough second half so far following a series of rough challenges…
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      83 CHANCE!
      Barbosa breaks inside the box from the left and tries a shot from a tight angle but is denied by a crucial block from Pezzella
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      81 YELLOW CARD
      We got another booking as Otamendi and Gonzalez sandwich Neymar to the ground.
      But only Otamendi gets cautioned for that rough challenge
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      80 Just 10 minutes left until the Copa America Final comes to an end.
      If Argentina hold on then they will win their first trophy of the century!
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      79 SUBSTITUTION
      Argentina manager Scaloni makes a triple change as Pezzella replaces Romero, Gonzalez comes on for Lautaro and Palacios takes the scorer Di Maria’s place
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      78 PENALTY APPEAL
      Referee seems to be waiting on VAR regarding a penalty shout for Brazil…
      But nothing seems to be there as Barbosa came on Montiel and then fell on his own
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      76 SUBSTITUTION
      Brazil manager Tite shakes things up again with Emerson replacing Lodi, due to his yellow card earlier.
      And Barbosa takes Paqueta’s place
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      75 This has been a very intense game, as expected, with six yellow cards equally allocated.
      Here are only some of the roughest challenges so far:
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      72 YELLOW CARD
      Another booking as Paqueta tackles Tagliafico hard and the Brazil ace gets punished.
      Based on what we’re seeing, a red card may not be too far away…
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      71 CHANCE
      Neymar delivers a beautiful through ball to Firmino but it misses him.
      That doesn’t matter because Paqueta gains possession and tries a shot that goes out for a goal-kick
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      FIFA boss Gianni Infantino watches Copa America final before hot-footing it to London for Euro 2020 showpiece

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      FIFA PRESIDENT Gianni Infantino was spotted at the Copa America final between Argentina and Brazil – less than 24 hours before the culmination of Euro 2020.Infantino was in attendance at the Maracana for the final of the oldest international football tournament just hours before he was due to jet off to London for England’s clash with Italy at Wembley.
      FIFA president Gianni Infantino was in attendance for the Copa America FinalCredit: AFP
      But he WON’T have to quarantine when he arrives in England for the Euro 2020 finalCredit: AFP
      A flight from Rio de Janeiro to London takes around 12 hours, meaning he’ll reach the home of football with just hours to spare.
      But the 51-year-old will be EXEMPT from hotel quarantine – despite touching down in the UK from a red list country.
      Prime Minister Boris Johnson has waived quarantine rules for VIPs attending the tournament.
      They do, however, have to leave the country within 24 hours of their arrival.
      Footy fans were fuming at Infantino’s freedom to enter the UK without quarantine and took to Twitter to express their frustration.
      One said: “Gianni Infantino the President of @FIFAcom is at the Maracana for the #CopaAmericaFINAL where #COVID19 cases are sky high and will be at Wembley later for the #euro2020final.
      “It clearly isn’t what you know but who you know!”

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      Another said: “Why does #Infantino get to travel from #Brazil to #London, and go to the #EURO2020 Final ON THE SAME DAY, without isolating, #FIFA #UEFA, #BorisJohnson, #SajidJavid?”
      And another said: “Infantino at the Copa America final. No doubt he’ll fly to London and beat isolating to be at the euro 2020 final afterwards.”
      One remarked: “Gianni Infantino in Rio for the Copa América final and then flying to London for the Euro 2020 final later today.
      “I’d be giving this potential cocktail of variants a wide berth over the next couple of weeks.”
      Another remarked: “Not Infantino travelling from brazil to London tonight. Chile…covid is nothing for the rich.”
      England booked their place in their first major final in 55 years with a 2-1 victory over Denmark on Thursday.
      Gareth Southgate’s will face the Azzurri in front of 60,000 fans at Wembley.
      Gareth Southgate has guided England to their first final in 55 yearsCredit: PA

      And the Three Lions chief has urged his troops not to let the size of the occasion overwhelm them.
      He said: “I didn’t say very much at all before the semi-final because I felt the team were totally prepared.
      “I normally assess where they are during the day. We usually have a meeting about the set plays in the morning, and then I’ll speak to them before we leave the hotel.
      “You’re two hours before the game at that point. You want the message to resonate but it’s about how you make the players feel as much as anything. We don’t need to be getting them overhyped.
      “There will be enough energy and excitement around the stadium due to the occasion itself.
      “We need to keep that calmness that we have had for the whole month. We’ve dealt with it really well.
      ” The game against Scotland, we were disappointed with how it went, but it was a big occasion for us.
      “Germany was another one and then the quarter- and the semi-final. The players have coped remarkably well and I’m certain they will do so again.”
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      Argentina 1 Brazil 0: Angel Di Maria delivers Copa America glory for Lionel Messi and Co with brilliant lob

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      ANGEL DI MARIA’s first-half chip ended Lionel Messi’s long wait to taste international glory.Argentina sank their closest rivals Brazil in the Copa America final in Rio de Janiero to be crowned kings of South America.
      Lionel Messi finally tasted international glory as Argentina won Copa AmericaCredit: Getty Images
      Lionel Messi lifts the trophy after Argentina’s winCredit: Getty Images
      Argentina ended their 28-year wait to win an international trophyCredit: Getty Images
      Lionel Messi led the celebrations at the Maracana in Rio de JaneiroCredit: Getty Images
      The Barcelona great was crowned player of the tournamentCredit: Getty Images

      An odd goal from Manchester United misfit Di Maria was enough to clinch victory at the famous Maracana.
      Barcelona great Messi finally got his hands on a trophy while wearing the famous blue and white Argentina stripes.
      Messi, 34, has won everything possible in the club game during his stellar Barcelona career.
      But beating Brazil in their own back yard just months after national icon Diego Maradona died will undoubtedly go down as one of his career highlights.
      Argentina hadn’t won a trophy in 28 years despite Messi’s best efforts.
      They lost the 2014 World Cup final to Germany in this same stadium and suffered back to back Copa America final defeats to Chile in 2015 and 2016.
      The latter of those defeats proved so painful that Messi was almost sent into international retirement.
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      Neymar was left in tears as Brazil lost to their rivals on home soilCredit: Getty Images
      Lionel Messi consoles Neymar after the final
      Angel Di Maria and Lionel Messi celebrate Argentina’s successCredit: AP
      But he returned to national team duty to captain Lionel Scaloni’s men to Copa America glory in what might be the last time he plays in the tournament.
      FIFA president Gianni Infantino was in the stands at the Maracana – hours before he’s due in London for the Euro 2020 final at Wembley.
      A tournament that has been blighted by Covid chaos had a fitting final as well as some guests for the final were found to have brought false tests.
      Argentina were due to co-host the competition with Colombia before it was switched to Brazil at just two weeks’ notice.
      The tournament was played behind-closed-doors but each team were allowed to invite up to 2,200 guests for the final.
      Di Maria’s exquisite first-half finish was enough to settle a tense game between the two international heavyweights.
      The PSG winger latched onto Rodrigo De Paul’s ball over the top and lifted it over the onrushing Ederson in the 22nd minute.
      Angel Di Maria scored the only goal of the finalCredit: AFP
      The PSG winger lobbed Ederson in exquisite styleCredit: Getty
      Di Maria celebrates his winning goal in the Copa America finalCredit: AFP
      Argentina were crowned South American kings on Saturday nightCredit: Getty
      FIFA president Gianni Infantino was at the game – and will head straight to London for the Euros finalCredit: AFP
      Brazil pushed for an equaliser in the second half and Richarlison had a goal disallowed for offside.
      Gabriel Barbosa also had a penalty appeal turned down after a challenge from Gonzalo Montiel in the box.
      Neymar was largely kept quiet by a stout Argentine defensive performance as his former Barcelona team-mate Messi had the last laugh.
      Messi had a glorious chance to wrap it up with minutes to spare but lost his footing when trying to round Ederson.
      Messi shared the player of the tournament prize with Neymar, and the pair shared a warm embrace after the final whistle.

      The 34-year-old will return to Europe to sort out his club future after his Barcelona deal expired at the end of June.
      He is now officially a free agent and woke up unemployed while on international duty – but expected to sign a deal to stay at Barcelona.
      Messi helped Argentina win South America’s international showpiece for a 15th time and will have his eyes on the World Cup in Qatar next year.
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      Argentina vs Brazil FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for Copa America final

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      ARGENTINA and Brazil will go head-to-head for the Copa America crown in Rio.The tournament hosts have been superb so far under Tite, navigating through the knockout stages without conceding a goal.

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      Neymar will be hoping to inspire Brazil to another Copa America titleCredit: Reuters
      Lionel Messi is hoping to inspire Argentina to a first title since 1993, but they needed extra-time to see off Colombia last time out.
      When is Argentina vs Brazil?

      The 2021 Copa America final is set for Sunday, July 11.
      Kick-off is at 1am BST.
      These two nations last met in November 2019, when a Messi strike gave Argentina a 1-0 friendly win.

      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch all of the action live on free-to-air TV here in the UK.
      The match will be shown on the BBC Red Button.
      Simply head to BBC ONE, hit the red button on your remote and select the match from the menu.
      If you want to stream, the BBC iPlayer will allow you to watch the game live or from the beginning if you’re a bit late to the party.

      What is the team news?
      Gabriel Jesus will not play the final for Brazil as he is suspended following his two-game suspension for his red card against Chile.
      Lucas Paqueta will take his place and rightly so, as the forward has scored the winner in Brazil’s last two games.
      Marquinhos and Thiago Silva will likely continue as a back pair for the Brazilians.
      Lionel Messi will lead the line for Argentina as he looks to win his first ever Copa America title.
      Lautaro Martinez will join him up top, meaning Sergio Aguero will start on the bench.
      Rodrigo De Paul and Leandro Paredes should start alongside Giovani Lo Celso in the middle of the park.
      And Emiliano Martinez will continue in goal for the Argentines.
      Match odds

      Brazil to win – 11/10
      Draw – 16/5
      Argentina victory – 3/1
      Brazil to lift cup – 6/10
      Argentina to end 18-year wait – 11/8

      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More