The 2019 edition of Copa America concluded in delight for Brazil who won the competition for the ninth time. Indeed, a 3-1 triumph against Peru in the final secured glory for Seleção as they won their first Copa America title in 12 years. Remarkably, Brazil have won the tournament every time they’ve hosted it and their most recent triumph was sealed following an undefeated campaign for Tite’s men. The tournament heaped further misery on Lionel Messi’s international career, as Argentina failed to progress to the final having been defeated 2-0 by Brazil in the semi-final. Furthermore, despite winning the third-place playoff against Chile, Messi was sent off for the first time in 14...
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