Lionel Messi is adamant that it would be ‘crazy’ for Argentina to suffer a group stage exit at the Copa America. For Messi and Co, it is win or bust as the Barcelona star chases a first major title with the national team. “It would be crazy if we can’t advance from the group stage, when basically three [teams] advance from each group. They turned to Messi and after the intervention of VAR, the Barcelona ace scored an equaliser from the penalty spot. Argentina then had goalkeeper Franco Armani to thank as he ensured they secured a point as he saved a late penalty.

Source: The Star June 21, 2019 21:00 UTC