Mascherano: Argentina’s Barren International Trophy Run Cuts Deep

Losing a second major final in a year was absolute torture for Argentina, midfield general Javier Mascherano said after Chile beat them on penalties to win the Copa América on Saturday.

Argentina were beaten by Germany in the World Cup final last July and Saturday’s 4-1 loss on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra time left them still looking for a first major trophy since the 1993 Copa América. Details