Argentina Joins Elite Club with Back-to-Back International Trophies
[Image: Lionel Messi celebrating with Argentina teammates]
It’s been a wild ride for Argentina, folks! Between 1993 and 2021, the Albiceleste went trophy-less, a 28-year drought that was the longest in their history. But since then, it’s been a party in Buenos Aires! In 2021, they won the Copa América, and last year, they lifted their first World Cup title since 1986. And now, they’re at it again, with a thrilling 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa América 2024.
[Image: Argentina’s Copa América trophy]
Captain Messi, who scored seven goals in the 2022 World Cup, was forced off in the second half with an injury, but his team still managed to secure the win. This victory not only gives Argentina their second Copa América title in a row but also sets a new record for the most Copa América titles won by a single nation.
A New Era of Success
Back in the 1920s and 1940s, Argentina dominated South American football, winning four Copa América titles in each decade. However, Uruguay gave them a run for their money, and the two nations were neck and neck until Argentina’s recent trophy drought. But with their 2021 Copa América win and now this year’s triumph, Argentina has overtaken Uruguay and become the nation with the most Copa América titles.
[Image: Argentina’s World Cup trophy]
This achievement is even more impressive considering that Argentina has joined an exclusive club of nations that have won three major international tournaments in a row. Spain, who won Euro 2008, Euro 2012, and the 2010 World Cup, is the only other country to have achieved this feat.
The Value of Experience
While Brazil, the five-time World Cup winners, had a squad worth €465m more than Argentina’s, the Albiceleste’s experience and teamwork paid off. Argentina’s squad has been older and more reliant on players in the twilight of their careers, such as Messi and Ángel Di María. Despite this, they managed to overcome the odds and win the tournament. This is a testament to the incredible job done by manager Lionel Scaloni and his team.
What’s Next?
As Argentina continues to ride the wave of success, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this talented team. Will they continue to dominate international football? Only time will tell. But for now, let’s celebrate their incredible achievement and look forward to more thrilling matches to come.
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