Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Neymar’s Brazil are set to clash in what promises to be a blockbuster final of the Copa America on Sunday.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero as Argentina defeated Colombia on penalties on Tuesday to set up a dream against Brazil. The Aston Villa stopper Martinez saved three penalties in the shoot-out after a bruising 1-1 draw in Brasilia.
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Hosts Brazil beat Peru 1-0 in Monday’s first semi-final meaning their star forward Neymar will line up against Messi’s Argentina on Sunday at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana stadium.
Two years ago a Brazil team missing the injured Neymar knocked out Argentina in the semi-finals before winning their ninth Copa title on home soil.
For Messi, 34, time is running out to win a first major international title with his national team, having previously lost in three Copa finals and the 2014…