Lionel Messi misses chances but creates both goals for Argentina in opening Copa America win over Canada
Julian Alvarez and Cristian Romero celebrate Argentina's first goal against Canada.LAPRESSEArgentina began their defense as Copa America champions on Thursday night, beating Canada 2-0 in a thrilling match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.It was a very balanced first half with Jesse Marsch Canada devised a clever game plan to neutralise Argentina's attacks and put them under pressure in their own half with quick attacking moves.Julian Alvarez scores first goal of Copa America 2024The second half was different, however, and it took just four minutes for Julian Alvarez to score the first goal of the match. Lionel Messi played a wonderful through pass to Alexis Mac Allisterwho pushed the ball to Alvarez on his right as the keeper rushed in. All Alvarez had to do was place it at ful...