Argentina winger Angel Di Maria opened the scoreline in the 22nd minute, cheekily lobbing the ball above Brazil goalkeeper Ederson into the net | Credit: AFP Photo
After maintaining their lead in the first half, Argentina were on their toes, made to deal with attack after attack from the Brazilians | Credit: AFP Photo
Argentina custodian Emiliano Martinez and his defence had some nerve-wracking moments, like shown in the picture when Richarlison equalised for Brazil, only to be considered offside later | Credit: Reuters Photo
Messi was offered a glorious opportunity to extend Argentina's lead minutes before the end of regulation time, but squandered it | Credit: AFP Photo
However, Argentina thwarted Brazil's attempts and Messi and his teammates went on to win their first-ever international trophy. The players and staff lifted their skipper, the man carrying on his shoulders the hopes of millions of Argentinians for nearly two decades | Credit: AFP Photo
Emiliano Martinez bagged the Golden Glove Award, Messi the Top Scorer Award, and Di Maria the MVP of the Match | Credit: AFP Photos
And finally, Argentina lifted their first international trophy since the 1993 Copa America in Ecuador | Credit: Reuters Photo
(Published 11 July 2021, 02:43 IST)