Lionel Messi had a frustrating night for Argentina, as he was marked out of the game against underdogs Paraguay. Argentina avoided an early exit from the Copa America by the skin of their teeth after Richard Sanchez’s opener was cancelled out by Messi’s penalty. Newcastle star Miguel Almiron created the goal after an incredible run, having picked up the ball deep inside his own half before dribbling to the Argentina byline, squaring for Sanchez to fire home. That goal looked set to send Argentina crashing out of the tournament until Messi's equaliser but the final result still leaves them needing a win against Qatar in the final group game in order to progress.

Source: Express June 20, 2019 05:47 UTC