Chile coach rejoices after beating 'the best'


Jun 26, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Chile manager Juan Antonio Pizzi (L) throws a water bottle in reaction to a call during the first half against Argentina in the championship match of the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi took great pride in steering his country to victory in Sunday's Copa America final against a team he believes to be the best side in the world with the best player in history.

The 4-2 penalty shootout victory was the second in a row for Chile, who also triumphed over world number one Argentina and their lynchpin Lionel Messi after a 0-0 stalemate in last year's final at home in Santiago.

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