Copa America 2021: Record-breaking Lionel Messi scores twice as Argentina thrash Bolivia
Argentina continued to dominate possession and create chances against the worst team in the tournament, and Gómez was brought down by Ibáñez inside the box to win a penalty. Lionel Messi stepped up to the spot and scored with ease to make it 2-0.
Jun 29, 2021, 07:50 AM IST
Copa America: Record-breaking Messi magic floors Paraguay, Watch video
During the dying moments of the game, Messi gave us a glimpse of the genius he is. In his own half, near the touch-line area, he left the Paraguayan defender for dead with his deft touch in which the latter completely misjudged his challenge and within split seconds nutmegged another onrushing player leaving both the defenders clueless.
Jun 22, 2021, 10:48 AM IST
Copa America scandal: Arturo Vidal and other Chile footballers in trouble for inviting women to team hotel
Though the names of the players are not officially revealed yet but the report stated that star players Arturo Vidal and Gary Medel were in the party including Pablo Galdames, Pablo Aranguiz and Eduardo Vargas. The incident comes right after both Medel and Vidal reportedly were handed a $30,000 fine each by CONMEBOL for inviting a hairdresser to cut their hair at the hotel.
Jun 21, 2021, 08:33 AM IST
Copa America: Lionel Messi’s brilliance helps Argentina beat Uruguay - WATCH
The result leaves Argentina joint group leaders with Chile, with both teams securing four points from their first two matches of the tournament.
Jun 19, 2021, 10:29 AM IST
Copa America 2021: Lionel Messi free kick in vain as Argentina held to draw by Chile
Although they overcame Argentina on penalties in the Copa America finals of 2015 and 2016, Chile had never beaten their neighbours over 90 minutes in this tournament and their task got even harder after Messi opened the scoring.
Jun 15, 2021, 06:32 AM IST
