Veteran Ángel Di María, 36, came off in the 78th minute to a curtain call from fans. The Copa America final will be his final match in Argentina’s famous white and sky blue.
Messi took a hit from a Canada player in the 88th minute, falling to the pitch. But he was able to finish the match.
And Canada’s second shot on goal of the night came during the 89th minute where Argentine goalie Dibu Martinez tipped Tani Oluwaseyi’s shot off his foot and caught it while laying on his back.
Only one match remains for Argentina to ascend to another height as one of the greatest teams in the sport’s history with another Copa America title.
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