Messi has a chance to win a third straight major title with Argentina following its 2022 World Cup triumph and its 2021 Copa America win.
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Copa America crunch time for surviving quartet
The Copa America is down to the final four with a pair of fascinating semifinals and favorite Argentina hoping they can win their third straight major title.
Copa America: Canada’s Jesse Marsch relishes semifinal clash with Argentina
Marsch asserted his players “want to play the game of our lives.”
Argentina-Ecuador: Martinez saves Messi blushes at Copa America
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi’s blushes as defending Argentina defeated Ecuador in a shootout to book a place in the Copa America semifinals.
Copa América: Messi is doubtful for Argentina ahead of quarterfinal
Coach Lionel Scaloni says he will wait before deciding on his team.
Canada advances, Argentina downs Peru without Messi
Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain its perfect start at the Copa America.
Lautaro Martinez’s late strike sends Argentina into Copa quarters
Substitute Lautaro Martinez grabbed an 88th-minute winner as Argentina finally overcame Chile 1-0 to book its place in the quarterfinals.
Argentina-Canada: Scaloni angry over Atlanta pitch; Marsch hits out at delay
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni hit out at the temporary grass surface installed for Thursday’s Copa America opener against Canada.
Copa América: Argentina begins title defense with 2-0 win over Canada
A combination of inspired goalkeeping from Canada’s Max Crepeau and Lionel Messi’s surprising lack of precision in front of goal ensured that the underdogs were in the game
Copa América: Messi takes center stage again
Lionel Messi is looking to add a second continental title in what is almost certainly his final appearance in the tournament.
