Lionel Messi 'didn't show up' for Argentina in loss vs. Colombia – Gab Marcotti | Copa America



ESPN FC’s Dan Thomas chats with Gab Marcotti, Craig Burley and Steve Nicol about Argentina’s 2-0 loss vs. Colombia to open the 2019 Copa America. Marcotti places the blame on captain Lionel Messi’s shoulders, saying the star-man needs to get on the same page with the likes of Sergio Aguero and Angel Di Maria. Meanwhile, Burley examines why Argentina constantly underperform despite having an abundance of talent.

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Pressure on Brazil and Argentina's Lionel Messi ahead of massive semifinal | Copa America



ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti reports from Copacabana ahead of the most anticipated match of the 2019 Copa America: Brazil vs. Argentina in the semifinals. The matchup is the first in Copa America between the bitter rivals since the 2007 final, which Brazil won 3-0. Marcotti explains the differing pressure on both teams due to their struggles so far in the tournament. Plus, he breaks down how Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has tried to take pressure off captain and star man Lionel Messi, and the role Lautaro Martinez has played in that effort.

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Can Lionel Messi & Argentina resurrect their Copa America campaign? | ESPN FC



Argentina followed up their loss to Colombia with another dismal performance against Paraguay, leaving them with just one point in Group B and needing a win against Qatar to make it through to the quarterfinals. Paul Mariner, Shaka Hislop and Gab Marcotti break down Argentina’s struggles and wonder if caretaker manager Lionel Scaloni has what it takes to progress in the tournament.

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