Argentina stun Brazil to win Copa America
Messi ends international title drought
Otamendi's header seals victory
Argentina stunned Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America final on Saturday at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, as Lionel Messi finally got his hands on a major international title.
Nicolas Otamendi scored the winning goal in the 63rd minute with a powerful header from a corner kick, leaving Brazil goalkeeper Ederson with no chance.
The victory marks Argentina's first major international title since 1993 and their 15th Copa America title overall, while it is the first time that Messi has won a major trophy with the national team.
Despite playing in front of their home crowd and being the favorites going into the game, Brazil was unable to break down a determined Argentina side that defended stoutly and created a number of chances of their own.
Messi was at the heart of everything for Argentina, providing the assist for Otamendi's goal and causing problems for the Brazilian defense throughout the game.
The victory is a huge boost for Argentina, who will now be looking to build on this success and challenge for the World Cup in Qatar next year.
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