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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Lionel Messi criticises ref in loss vs. Brazil: Did Argentina deserve penalties? | Copa America



Shaka Hislop, Julien Laurens, Steve Nicol and Dan Thomas of ESPN FC react to Lionel Messi’s criticisms of the referee who he feels should’ve checked VAR for the foul on Sergio Aguero following their 2-0 defeat vs. Brazil in the Copa America semifinals. The FC crew understand his frustrations as his chances for silverware on the international stage continues to shrink.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi shown red: 'Referee should've gone to VAR' – Steve Nicol | Copa America



Steve Nicol, Gab Marcotti, Paul Mariner and Dan Thomas of ESPN FC react to Lionel Messi’s red card he received for an altercation with Gary Medel during Argentina’s 2-1 win vs. Chile in the Copa America third-place match. Nicol sternly feels VAR should’ve been consulted, which he thinks would’ve reduced Messi’s red card to a yellow. Marcotti also delves into what the future holds for Lionel Messi following another international disappointment for his country.
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Argentina vs. Italy could square off to honour Maradona | ESPN FC



Sid Lowe and Steve Nicol discuss the possibility of Argentina facing off against Italy in honour of Diego Maradona.

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