Lionel Messi: Important for Argentina to start Copa America with a win

Friday 21 June 2024 10:01, UK

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Argentine superstar Lionel Messi stressed the importance of getting their Copa America campaign off to a winning start after the reigning champions overcame a determined Canada side 2-0 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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