In a thrilling match that started late due to crowd trouble, Lionel Messi leads Argentina to victory in the 2023 Copa America final against Colombia. Despite suffering a leg injury which limited his playing time, Messi's leadership and determination inspired Argentina to a hard-fought 1-0 win in extra time. Lautaro Martínez scored the winning goal with an assist from Giovani Lo Celso, securing Argentina's record 16th Copa America title. Emotions ran high as Messi, who was in tears earlier due to his injury, celebrated with his teammates, including retiree Ángel Di María. The match was marred by fan issues outside the stadium, causing a delay in kickoff. Despite the challenges, Argentina emerged victorious, continuing their winning streak following their 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup successes.