Canadian men's soccer team 'deeply disturbed' after player targeted with online racist abuse
Canada's impressive performance in a 2-0 loss to top-ranked Argentina at Copa America has come at a cost.
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Watch: Lionel Messi's Open Goal Miss That Broke The Internet
Argentina begun their 2024 Copa America title defence with a 2-0 win over Canada, as talisman Messi played a crucial part in both goals. However, Messi was on the receiving end of trolling and criticism on social media, as he missed an open goal chance while Argentina were 1-0 up. A video went viral, where Messi, having been sent through on goal, failed to score the chance as well as the rebound. Messi later made up for the miss by assisting Argentina's second goal, scored by Lautaro Martinez.
Jesse Marsch says Canada had a plan for Lionel Messi but 'he's so good'
The chants of "Mes-si! Mes-si! Mes-si!" started more than an hour before kickoff and kept up throughout Argentina's 2-0 victory over Canada on Thursday night in the Copa América opener.
Argentina player ratings: 8/10 Messi leads win vs. Canada - ESPN
Argentina triumphed 2-0 over Canada in the inaugural match of the 2024 Copa América at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia as goals from Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez propelled the reigning champions to first on the Group A standings.
Aduh... Messi!
Lionel Messi memperkuat Argentina di laga awal Copa America 2024. La Pulga melewatkan peluang emas saat berhadapan dengan kiper Kanada.
Crepeau stands tall, but Argentina blanks gritty Canadians in Copa America debut
Canada held top-ranked Argentina scoreless in the first half but conceded a Julian Alvarez goal early in the second, eventually falling 2-0 to the star-studded South Americans in the opening match of Copa America on Thursday.
Argentina claim 2-0 win over Canada in Copa America opener
ATLANTA: Defending champions Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in the opening match of the Copa America in Atlanta on Thursday (Jun 20) with forwards Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scoring second-half goals to seal the victory.
Argentina Vs Kanada: Tim Tango Menang 2-0
Argentina meraih kemenangan pada laga pembuka Copa America 2024. Bertemu Kanada, juara bertahan menang dua gol tanpa balas.