Copa America

Argentina ended their 28-year title drought on Saturday morning when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil for a record-equalling 15th Copa America.

The victory was a personal addition for Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, who picked up his first-ever title in a blue and white shirt after more than a decade of club and individual honours.

Messi finished the tournament’s joint-top goalscorer with four goals and was elected joint-best player along with Neymar.

But the talisman was barely instrumental throughout and uncharacteristically missed a golden opportunity to wrap the game up with two minutes …