Martínez inspires Argentina to historic Copa América title in chaotic final

WINNING FEELING: Lautaro Martinez of Argentina celebrates following the team's victory during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final.Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

A dramatic extra-time winner from substitute Lautaro Martínez ensured Argentina retained their Copa América title, edging out Colombia 1-0 in a thrilling game in Miami.

The Golden Boot winner’s cool 112th-minute strike settled a scintillating game, which had simply lacked a finishing touch until his arrival on 97 minutes. Martínez latched on to Giovani Lo Celso’s pass to dispatch the ball past a gallant Camilo Vargas in the Colombia goal.