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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