Lionel Messi and the unmistakeable sense of an ending

During the Argentina vs. Colombia match at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, Lionel Messi sustained an ankle injury and was substituted for Nicolás González. Lautaro Martinez, the Golden Boot winner, scored the only goal, securing Argentina their 16th Copa América title. Messi, aged 37, was visibly distressed, confirming this was his final Copa América. Scaloni praised his will to keep playing despite injury, with Argentina's squad huddling around him post-match. Martino noted Messi's family is preparing for his career's end, though Messi will continue in MLS, as Argentina ended Colombia's 28-match unbeaten run.