VIDEO: Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria lift Copa America trophy with Argentina teammates after victory over Colombia

Wearing their winners medal, the Argentine duo led their nation onto the podium to hoist the trophy.

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• Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0
• Celebrate on pitch, life Copa trophy
• Last time Messi & Di Maria on stage together

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  After their Copa America victory over Colombia Sunday night, the La Albiceleste captain and Angel Di Maria – in his final international appearance – hoisted their second-straight Copa America trophy.

  Despite leaving the match early in the second half with an apparent lower-leg injury, Lionel Messi was healthy enough to lead his national team onto the podium alongside longtime friend and fellow star Angel Di Maria.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  With a FIFA World Cup title sandwiched between their now back-to-back Copa America titles, La Albiceleste are on top of the men's footballing world. Messi and Co. have proved their excellence led by coach Lionel Scaloni – who will now look to move his efforts towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ARGENTINA?

  La Albiceleste will celebrate their victory, while hoping they get positive news surrounding Messi's injury. With a second-straight Copa America title in hand, they'll be flaunting their winners medals before returning to their respective clubs this offseason.