Copa America, Euro Finals Give Argentina And England Shot At International Title Fans of England's men's team, who play in the Euro finals Sunday, have waited 55 years for an international championship. Argentina could end a 28-year title drought in Saturday's Copa America final.
Argentina is pinning their hopes on Lionel Messi (left), while Harry Kane is carrying England's hopes on his shoulders. Andy Rain/Pool via AP; Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images hide caption
England and Argentina may be two soccer-obsessed nations with world-class talent and tradition, but for fans of the two men's national teams, the past decades have been defined most by heartbreak.
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Neither has won a major tournament in decades, a fact that could change this weekend when both the Argentinian and English squads compete in international title games — the Copa America and Euro 2020, respectively.
The South American championship, which kicks off at 8 p.m. ET in Rio de Janeiro, features two bitter rivals with decades of history and two of the most talented players of their generation: Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Neymar.
In an interview with 's All Things Considered, Brazilian sports commentator Mauricio Noriega noted the two are friends — they played together on FC Barcelona — but the Brazil-Argentina rivalry is a little spicy.
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The Brazilians and the Argentinians, they are neighbors, and they do OK all the time, Noriega said. But when you talk about soccer, it's something like the third war.
Lautaro Martinez (left) of Argentina celebrates with teammates Lionel Messi (center) and Nicolás Gonzalez after scoring his team's first goal during its semifinal match against Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 6 in Brasilia, Brazil, during the Copa America Brazil 2021. Pedro Vilela/Getty Images hide caption
Lautaro Martinez (left) of Argentina celebrates with teammates Lionel Messi (center) and Nicolás Gonzalez after scoring his team's first goal during its semifinal match against Colombia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on July 6 in Brasilia, Brazil, during the Copa America Brazil 2021.
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A win for Argentina would not only provide Messi his first international title, but it would also end a 28-year championship drought for La Albiceleste, as the team is known.
During that period, Argentina has played — and lost — in four Copa America title matches and the 2014 FIFA World Cup final. Brazil, meanwhile, returns to defend its title after winning the last South American championship, in 2019, over Peru.
Lionel Messi (left) and teammates celebrate Argentina's semifinal win — after a penalty shootout — on July 6 in Brasilia, Brazil. Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images hide caption
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Don't go breaking my heart: Three of Argentina's four Copa America title match losses came in penalty kicks, and their 2014 World Cup loss to Germany went to extra time. Fans of La Albiceleste may be praying for a victory in 90 minutes.
Fans of the English men's national team have waited 55 years to return to an international title match, and Sunday's final — which kicks off at 3 p.m. ET — grants a chance to make good on the phrase English fans have been singing since 1996: Football's Coming Home.
England supporters celebrate victory at the final whistle of the UEFA EURO 2020 semifinal match between England and Denmark in south London on July 7. Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
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England supporters celebrate victory at the final whistle of the UEFA EURO 2020 semifinal match between England and Denmark in south London on July 7.
For Italy, a win would deliver redemption after failing to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. As for the English, five-plus decades of international agony could come to a close in front of a home crowd at London's Wembley Stadium.
Harry Kane of England scored the game-winning goal in his side's victory in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Semi-final. Paul Ellis /Getty Images hide caption
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Don't go breaking my heart: Soccer analyst Grant Wahl told 's Morning Edition that the English have a history of failure in the biggest moments, the latest heartbreak coming in a 2018 World Cup semifinal loss to Croatia.
But there's reason for optimism: They have a lot of talent, Wahl said. In recent years, England has won the Under-17 World Cup, the Under-20 World Cup on the boys' side. This talent has really shown well in the last few years at the senior level.Home / Sports / Football / Copa America Final Argentina beat Brazil 1-0: Di Maria goal gives Messi & Argentina first Copa America title since 1993
Argentina vs Brazil: The victory was sealed courtesy a goal by Angel Di Maria in the 22nd minute of the match. The PSG forward beat the off side trap to receive a long floater from the mid-field on the right flank and then chipped the ball into the net to perfection over the Brazilian goal-keeper Ederson.
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Lionel Messi and the whole of Argentina can breathe a sigh of relief as their long wait for a major football trophy is over. La Albiceleste, the Argentine national football team, on Sunday beat arch rivals Brazil by a solitary goal in the final of Copa America 2021 to win the continental title for the first time since 1993.
Lionel Messi and the Argentine team celebrates with the Copa America trophy after their 1-0 win over Brazil in the final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.(Getty Images)
The victory was sealed courtesy a goal by Angel Di Maria in the 22nd minute of the match. The PSG forward beat the off side trap to receive a long floater from the mid-field on the right flank and then chipped the ball into the net over the Brazilian goal-keeper Ederson.
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It was a match which was tipped to be a battle between Brazil's Neymar and Argentina's Messi but both men failed to have a major impact on the game. Messi showed glimpses of brilliance and came very close to scoring in the later stages of the second half, but failed to get on to the score sheet.
Neymar tried his best but he was constantly fouled and tackled by the Argentine midfielders and defenders. It was a tough physical battle in the midfield.
Brazil tried hard to secure the equaliser in the second half and Richarlison put the ball in the back of the net, but it was ruled out as the Everton star was caught off side.
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Roberto Firmino's introduction in the second half gave depth to Brazil's attack and they created a lot of chances. Gabi had a couple of shots saved as Argentine goal-keeper Martinez was in fine form.
Messi and De Paul, both, had a chance to seal the match late in the second half but Brazil survived and kept fighting.
The final whistle saw Messi fall down on his knees with tears in his eyes as his teammates rushed to him to celebrate a much awaited win.
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The match started with an intense battle in the mid-field with both teams looking to dominate possession. Brazil played a high line and looked to press from the start while Argentina were looking counter attack with the speed of Angel Di Maria and Lionel Messi.
The win gave Argentina their 15th Copa America title and they are now joint record holders along with Uruguay for the most number of titles won.
Lionel Messi had lost three Copa America finals before this along with the 2014 FIFA World Cup final and the victory finally gives the talismanic footballer his first major trophy with the senior team.
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Messi, arguably the best footballer of this generation alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, now has a continental title under his belt just like the Portuguese, who had lifted the Euro 2016 trophy.
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