This Messi lifting Copa America 2021 trophy saw the Argentine superstar lift his first major international trophy, and Argentina’s first Copa since 1993, following their 1-0 win over Brazil in the final. He also changed into a jersey with Campeones de America 2021 on the back. Check out the moment Messi lifted the trophy, and Argentina’s celebrations after the Copa win
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Photo & Video Messi changes into jersey with “Campeones de America 2021 Nos unieron estos colores” on back of shirt after Copa win over Brazil
Lionel Messi ended his long wait for an international trophy with Argentina as they beat Brazil 1-0 in the Copa final earlier today. The Argentine skipper changed into an Argentina jersey with the message “Campeones de America 2021/ Nos unieron estos colores” on the back following the win- see the pic and the video below
xG Colombia Peru Copa America 2021 Third Place 1.22-2.17 | Expected Goals Shots Map & Match Stats
Here is a look at the xG stats from Colombia vs Peru (Copa America 2021, third place playoff on July 9, 2021). Colombia edged this clash 3-2, with Luis Diaz scoring a stunning winner in the 94th minute. Peru, as you can see, from the shots map, created plenty of quality chances, but failed to convert them. Two of Colombia’s goals- the Diaz one mentioned above as well as the free kick from skipper Juan Cuadrado, were stunners.
xG Colombia 1.22-2.17 Peru shots map (Actual score Colombia 3-2 Peru)
0-1 Yotun goal xG 0.39
1-1 Cuadrado free kick goal xG 0.06
2-1 Diaz first goal xG 0.26
2-2 Lapadula goal xG 0.50
3-2 Diaz second goal xG 0.03