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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Will Argentina's Lionel Messi be punished for calling the referees corrupt? | Copa America



ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop, Steve Nicol and Alejandro Moreno share their thoughts on Lionel Messi’s comments after he received a red card in Argentina’s 2-1 win over Chile in the Copa America third-place match. Moreno calls Messi’s comments «irresponsible,» but admits that the Barcelona star’s strong tone could endear him even more to Argentina’s fans. Nicol shows his support for the Argentina captain by saying, «sometimes you have to get how you’re feeling off your chest even when you know you’ll be fined.»

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