Messi's Argentina beats Brazil 1-0, wins Copa America title

Argentina's winning goal at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro came in the 22nd minute

Brazil and Argentina clash in a soccer final for 5th time

Brazil holds a 3-1 edge in their 84-year history of matches

The Lyon midfielder scored the only goal as hosts Brazil beat Peru 1-0 on Monday to qualify for the Copa America final

In Tuesday's semifinal match, the 14-time winners will play Colombia, who beat Uruguay on penalties earlier in the day

Second-half substitute Lucas Paqueta helped Brazil book a Copa America semifinal showdown with Peru

Messi marked his record-breaking 148th appearance in style, setting up the opening goal before bagging a brace of his own

A late goal for Ecuador earned a draw for the Ecuadorians, while Peru beat Venezuala 1-0

In a letter to CONMEBOL Tapia complained of 'serious and gross refereeing mistakes' which he claimed had penalised Argentina.

Messi had hit out at South American football's governing body CONMEBOL, accusing them of "corruption".

Brazil has now hosted Copa America five times and has won all of them.