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Brazil players applaud the Peru team. Reuters
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Brazil's Dani Alves lifts up the trophy as Brazil celebrate their success. AP Photo
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It was the first time since 2007 that Brazil had won the Copa America. AFP
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The success sparked jubilant scenes at the Macarena Stadium. AFP
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Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson raises the trophy. AFP
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Brazil's next target will be winning the World Cup for the first time since 2002 in 2022. AP Photo
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Celebrations went on for a long time in Rio as the Brazil players enjoyed their moment of victory. AFP
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Gabriel Jesus is sent off for Brazil. AP Photo
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Peru's Andre Carrillo and Brazil's Alex Sandro vie for the ball. AFP
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Peru's Paolo Guerrero and Brazil's Everton enjoy an aerial duel. AFP
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Peru's Paolo Guerrero is fouled by Jesus. AFP
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A Brazil's supporter watches the Copa America final. AFP
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It was a tough night for Peru fans. AFP
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Brazil supporters had plenty to cheer. AP Photo
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Peru's Paolo Guerrero goes for the ball with Brazil players Marquinho, right, and Arthur. AP Photo
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Philippe Coutinho is challenged by Peru's Miguel Trauco. Getty
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Peru's fans watching the game in Lima react to the defeat. AFP
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Peru's players reflect on their loss. AP Photo
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Dani Alves celebrates with fans. Getty
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Brazil manager Tite celebrates winning the Copa America with his children. Reuters
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Peru's coach Ricardo Gareca leaves the field with his Peru players after the award ceremony. AP Photo
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Manager Tite celebrates Brazil's success. Getty
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Peru's players acknowledge the crowd. AFP
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Brazil players applaud the Peru team. Reuters
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Brazil's Dani Alves lifts up the trophy as Brazil celebrate their success. AP Photo
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It was the first time since 2007 that Brazil had won the Copa America. AFP
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The success sparked jubilant scenes at the Macarena Stadium. AFP
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Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson raises the trophy. AFP
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Brazil's next target will be winning the World Cup for the first time since 2002 in 2022. AP Photo
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Celebrations went on for a long time in Rio as the Brazil players enjoyed their moment of victory. AFP
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Gabriel Jesus is sent off for Brazil. AP Photo
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Peru's Andre Carrillo and Brazil's Alex Sandro vie for the ball. AFP
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Peru's Paolo Guerrero and Brazil's Everton enjoy an aerial duel. AFP
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Peru's Paolo Guerrero is fouled by Jesus. AFP
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A Brazil's supporter watches the Copa America final. AFP
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It was a tough night for Peru fans. AFP
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Brazil supporters had plenty to cheer. AP Photo
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Peru's Paolo Guerrero goes for the ball with Brazil players Marquinho, right, and Arthur. AP Photo
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Philippe Coutinho is challenged by Peru's Miguel Trauco. Getty
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Peru's fans watching the game in Lima react to the defeat. AFP
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Peru's players reflect on their loss. AP Photo
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Dani Alves celebrates with fans. Getty
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Brazil manager Tite celebrates winning the Copa America with his children. Reuters
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Peru's coach Ricardo Gareca leaves the field with his Peru players after the award ceremony. AP Photo
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Manager Tite celebrates Brazil's success. Getty
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Peru's players acknowledge the crowd. AFP
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Brazil players applaud the Peru team. Reuters
Gabriel Jesus becomes Brazil's Copa America hero - but admits he needs to 'mature in some ways' after red card
The Brazilian scored before being sent off in Sunday's 3-1 win over Peru
Gary Meenaghan
08 July, 2019
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