Argentina win Copa America to end Lionel Messi’s long wait for major title

Lionel Messi lifted the Copa America trophy for the first time (Andre Penner/AP)

Lionel Messi’s long wait for a major trophy with Argentina is over after a 1-0 win against Brazil in the Copa America final.

The 34-year-old, currently a free agent after his contract at Barcelona expired, fell to the floor at full-time in a sign of huge relief, while his former team-mate Neymar was in tears after he was unable to inspire Brazil to victory.