While Messi won his first international title to Djokovic winning his 20th grand slam, here are is the list of the major sports events and world records that have occurred in them
The sporting world has experienced milestones, unprecedented highs and thrills, and some unparalleled moments in the previous 24 hours. Here are significant sports events and milestones achieved in the previous 24 hours.
From Messi levitating his first international trophy after winning the 2021 Copa America Finals to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon 2021 earning his 20th Grand Slam.
Here’s the list of all the major world records sports procured
1. Leo Messi Leads Argentina For An Extensive Victory In The Final Of Copa America Against Brazil
Sunday at the COPA America Final 2021, Argentina pulled off a remarkable triumph, adding their maiden trophy in the cabinet after a 28-year long interval. Lionel Messi and his company won their maiden Copa America title ever since 1993 for 1-0 versus their arch-rival Brazil, at Maracana stadium.
The triumph assisted the first-ever international trophy for the captain alpha Lionel Messi. Argentina won the championship of Copa America for the 15th time and stands equal in the charts with Uruguay.
2. Dustin Poirier Emerges Champion Against The Twisted McGregor
Dustin Poirier annihilated Conor McGregor for the second time in six months after he hurt his ankle at UFC 264 on Saturday. In the final seconds of the first round, Conor had gravely injured his left ankle, and the combat was halted after the bell in the first round (22-6). Injured McGregor was taken out from the cage on a stretcher post a devastating loss.
3. Novak Djokovic Gets His Hand On the 20th Wimbledon Grand Slam
Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic achieved history right after his 20thGrand Slam title with the victory over Italy’s Matteo Berrettini Men’s Singles on Sunday. In his 30th major final, Djokovic defeated Berrettini 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. Now he stands equally lofted to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, after raising his sixth Wimbledon crown.
4. Nigeria Defeated The USA In An Olympic Exhibition match
After a devastating loss to Nigeria in Saturday night’s pre-Olympic opener, the USA basketball team receives an inconceivable setback. Nigeria defeated the United States 90-87 thanks to little-known NBA players who outplayed the US Basketball teams’ All-NBA, All-Star, and max-contract athletes.
Even though it was merely an exhibition, the setback sent shockwaves across the worldwide basketball fraternity. This will be the United States’ third exhibition defeat since 1992.
5. Italy Churns Up England To Win EURO 2020
Italy won the EURO 2020 trophy for the first time since 1968, following an exciting finish to the European Championship that included a fight between the two sides. Italy snatched the championship on England’s turf before the 60, 000 fans at Wembley, London on Sunday after a flashy contest that eventually went down to neck-to-neck.
When Domenico Berardi and Harry Kane won the toss after extra time, each executed their individual penalties, and Jordan Pickford having rescued Andrea Belotti’s penalty, 2-1, Maguire put the three Lions to the lead. England, on the other hand, failed in all their three conversions, allowing Italy to win 3-2, 1-1.