Copa America 2016: SK's team of the tournament

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Lionel Messi and Alexis Sanchez were arguably the two best players in this tournament

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Alexis Sanchez won the Golden Ball award

Alexis Sanchez was at his best for Chile in this tournament and he won the Golden Ball award for his efforts. The Arsenal star worked his socks off in every game for Chile and he was arguably La Roja’s best performer in the tournament.

Eduardo Vargas finished with the Golden Boot award and the striker was in stunning form right throughout the tournament. The highlight of his campaign was undoubtedly against Mexico when he scored an incredible 4 goals.

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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after losing the final against Chile

One of the greatest players of this generation, Lionel Messi had to endure heartbreak once again in the final after losing to Chile. However, the Argentine maestro had an excellent tournament personally, scoring 5 goals and tormenting defences throughout the tournament.

Lionel Messi decided to call time on his international career after the final, but the great man provided some true moments of magic in this tournament.

Let us now take a look at how this amazing team will line up and what formation they will play in, in the next slide:

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