Summary

  • Watch on BBC One or at top of the page (UK only)

  • Lionel Messi looks to win first major tournament with Argentina

  • Neymar also pursuing first international major trophy with Brazil

  • Brazil are defending champions, Argentina's last triumph was in 1993

  1. Goodbyepublished at 03:08 British Summer Time 11 July 2021

    Argentina's celebrations have only just got started. They've ended their long wait for a major trophy by beating Brazil in Rio in the Copa America final. Lionel Messi is being hoisted into the air by his jubilant team-mates.

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    You can read a match report on this game here.

    We know who the new champions of South America are. But who will be the new European champions? Not long to wait now...

  2. Postpublished at 03:01 British Summer Time 11 July 2021

    FT: Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Neymar's wait for major silverware with Brazil continues. Meanwhile, Messi is going round hugging all his team-mates. Then Messi and Neymar come together and share a big hug. There's an awful lot of respect between the two.

  3. A night to rememberpublished at 02:58 British Summer Time 11 July 2021

    FT: Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Argentina's players are celebrating in front of their pocket of fans. It's been a long time coming. There's been tears along the way but this is Argentina's night. And they've done it in the Maracana.

  4. 'Argentina deserve it'published at 02:56 British Summer Time 11 July 2021

    FT: Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Leon Osman
    Former Everton midfielder on BBC One

    It's what Argentina deserve. I thought they were the better side. From the moment of the goal. I don't think Brazil were going to get back into it.

  5. Postpublished at 02:55 British Summer Time 11 July 2021

    FT: Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    At the age of 34, Lionel Messi has his first major silverware with Argentina. He's right in the middle of the celebrations.

  6. Argentina win Copa Americapublished at 02:53 British Summer Time 11 July 2021

    FT: Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Incredible scenes inside the Maracana. Argentina's players are celebrating on the pitch. Neymar has broken down in tears.

  7. FULL-TIMEpublished at 02:51 British Summer Time 11 July 2021

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    THE WAIT IS OVER. ARGENTINA WIN THEIR FIRST TITLE SINCE 1993.

  8. Postpublished at 90 + 3 mins

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Thiago Silva goes down and wants a free-kick. The referee is not interested. Argentina are nearly there.

  9. Postpublished at 90 + 2 mins

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Argentina are three minutes away from glory. Their fans are already celebrating!

  10. Postpublished at 90 + 1 min

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Argentina win a free-kick inside their half. The keeper is going to take it but he is in no hurry.

  11. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Frantic scenes as FIVE MINUTES additional time are signalled.

  12. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Casemiro swings a cross into the box but Neymar cannot connect. Down goes another Argentina player. Not long now.

  13. Postpublished at 02:45 British Summer Time 11 July 2021

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Leon Osman
    Former Everton midfielder on BBC One

    That moment could be huge!

  14. Postpublished at 88 mins

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Lionel Messi misses the chance to wrap up victory!

    He starts the move which eventually ends with the ball at his feet six yards out but he gets his feet in a tangle.

    That was a massive chance to seal it.

  15. Postpublished at 86 mins

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Great save by Martinez!

    A free-kick is whipped into the box but it is only half cleared and the Aston Villa keeper does well to beat the attempt away.

  16. Postpublished at 84 mins

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Another Brazil corner. They're throwing bodies forward. It falls for Thiago Silva but it comes at him at pace and he cannot keep his header down.

  17. Postpublished at 82 mins

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Big chance for Gabriel Barbosa but the substitute's attempt hits the side-netting. He wins a corner which comes to nothing. That brings a roar from Argentina's fans.

  18. Postpublished at 80 mins

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Neymar runs into an Argentine brick wall and it sparks a shoving match between both sets of players. It's been brewing all game. Argentina have everyone behind the ball. Brazil are getting frustrated.

  19. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Both sides have made a flurry of changes. Argentina are keeping it tight at the back. Brazil have sent on fresh legs and added energy to their side.

  20. Postpublished at 76 mins

    Argentina 1-0 Brazil

    Gabriel Barbosa, who has been in prolific scoring form with Flamengo, has been sent on. Brazil are running out of time.