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Lionel Messi misses chances but creates both goals for Argentina in opening Copa America win over Canada
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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...
Short but clear message from Lionel Messi after Argentina's victory over Canada
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Short but clear message from Lionel Messi after Argentina's victory over Canada

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after missing a chance during a Copa America Group A soccer match against Canada in Atlanta, Thursday, June 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)IIt is always important to start winning in a tournament and that is exactly what Argentina did it because they showed why they are the current world champions and against a rival who sometimes complicated the game but who knew how to resolve it at the right time during the beginning of the Copa America..kWidgetIframeContainer{height:100%!important;}jQuery(function(){if(typeof KalturaUE==='object'){var kalturaPlayer=new KalturaUE.Player('video-0_2fke11w6',kalturaPlayerConfig);kalturaPlayer.setConfig({partnerId:110,opciones:{responsive:'16/9'}});var tags="lionel-messi---english,copa-america---english,argentina-nation...
Alistair Johnston takes on racists in strong defense of black players on Canadian national team
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Alistair Johnston takes on racists in strong defense of black players on Canadian national team

Argentina's Julian Alvarez, right, and Canada's Alistair Johnston battle for the ball during a Copa America Group A soccer match in Atlanta, Thursday, June 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Argentina and Canada opened the 2024 Copa América with the first match of the group stage at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. World champions La Albiceleste eventually won with a Score 2-0 against their rivalswith goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez, and with Leo Messi threatening on every play on the field throughout the game.As usual, Messi tried until he was tired to score a goal, but he did not succeed, and one of the factors that contributed to this was the Canadian defense, which fulfilled its task by preventing the Argentine star from scoring. It was made up of players like...
Christian Pulisic responds to trolls after unwanted comparison with Lionel Messi
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Christian Pulisic responds to trolls after unwanted comparison with Lionel Messi

PulisicJean RaouxLAPRESSEChristian Pulisic is one of US Military National Teammost important players, and he revitalized his career in the 2023/24 season after joining AC Milan. Life at Chelsea It hadn't exactly helped the American in terms of his development, even though he left Stamford Bridge with a Champions League winner's medal. .kWidgetIframeContainer{height:100%!important;}jQuery(function(){if(typeof KalturaUE==='object'){var kalturaPlayer=new KalturaUE.Player('video-0_2fke11w6',kalturaPlayerConfig);kalturaPlayer.setConfig({partnerId:110,opciones:{responsive:'16/9'}});var tags="lionel-messi---english,copa-america---english,argentina-national-football-team---english";kalturaPlayer.setTags(tags.split(","));kalturaPlayer.setTopic("soccer");if(typeof kalturaPlayer.setSection===...
Lionel Messi sends heartfelt message on his 37th birthday at Copa America
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Lionel Messi sends heartfelt message on his 37th birthday at Copa America

Lionel Messi celebrates his birthday with the Argentina national teamInstagram @leomessiLionel MessiThe prodigy from Rosario, Argentina, added another year to his historic life on Monday, celebrating his 37th anniversaryUnlike many, Messi did not indulge in lavish celebrations. Instead, he took to Instagram to share a humble, sincere message with his millions of followers, expressing his gratitude and highlighting its continued commitment to the Argentina National Team as they prepared for their next match.As is often the case, Messi's birthday coincided with an international duty, this time against Chile in the Copa AmericaFor the football master, birthdays often mean work, much of it spent in the trenches of international competition. This year's low-key celebration was no except...
Argentina's sweet revenge: 1-0 victory over Chile in Copa America
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Argentina's sweet revenge: 1-0 victory over Chile in Copa America

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring his team's first goal against Chile during a Copa America Group A soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.(AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)LAPRESSETthere is nothing like a last minute victorythat sweet taste of snatching glory from the jaws of a tasteless 0-0 draw. Argentina wins 1-0 against Chile It wasn't just a victory, it was a statement. It wasn't about revenge for what happened eight years ago this same stage against this very opponent. It was a cycle of joy, a constant delivery of excitement with the dream of a double championship shining brightly on the horizon.THE Score 1-0 does not tell the whole story. It fails to grasp the hunger of the Scalonetatheir domination and the two brilliant saves of Mart...
Messi's security entourage at Copa America is on par with Taylor Swift's
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Messi's security entourage at Copa America is on par with Taylor Swift's

Leo MessiLAPRESSELeo Messi moved around the mixed zone of the Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey after the game against Chile surrounded by six police officers who ensured his safety at all times, leaving behind a very curious image that quickly went viral..kWidgetIframeContainer{height:100%!important;}jQuery(function(){if(typeof KalturaUE==='object'){var kalturaPlayer=new KalturaUE.Player('video-0_cg3lv4wx',kalturaPlayerConfig);kalturaPlayer.setConfig({partnerId:110,opciones:{responsive:'16/9'}});var tags="lionel-messi---usa-latino,argentina-national-football-team---english,copa-america---english,soccer";kalturaPlayer.setTags(tags.split(","));kalturaPlayer.setTopic("soccer");if(typeof kalturaPlayer.setSection==='function'){kalturaPlayer.setSection("en/football/copa-america");};kalturaPlaye...