Alexis Sanchez Posts incredible Instagram Snap of Chile Celebrations After Securing Golden Ball Award At Copa America

Chile beat Argentina on penalties to secure another Copa America triumph

Alexis Sanchez won the Golden Ball for best player of the tournament

Arsenal star scored three goals in his six matches at Copa America

Sanchez posted image of himself with individual and team trophies

Some concern as forward had ice strapped to his ankle in photos 

As Argentina mourned defeat and the international retirement of superstar Lionel Messi, just metres away Chile - and one man in particular - were having the time of their lives.

Not only had he just secured a Copa America triumph with his country, but Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez was voted Player of the Tournament to cap off a memorable evening.

Chile's victory came on penalties after neither team could find the net in 120 minutes of football, but Sanchez once again played his part - just as he had in the previous five matches.

Alexis Sanchez poses in the dressing room with his Golden Ball award (left) and the Copa America trophy

Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo kisses the Copa America trophy before lifting it in front of his team-mates

The Arsenal forward netted three times in the tournament - including a brace against Panama on June 15 - with only team-mate Eduardo Vargas, Messi and Gonzalo Higuain scoring more.

Celebrating both his team and individual success, the 27-year-old posted an incredible image to his Instagram account from the Chile dressing room at the MetLife Stadium in New York.

With the impressive Copa America trophy on his left knee, his Golden Ball gong on his right knee and a winners' medal round his neck, Sanchez was understandably delighted.

He wrote: 'I am speechless. Just thank my team-mates and all the people who supported us ... Now Chileans enjoy.'

CREDIT:Dailymail