Argentina football team
Messi gets perfect birthday gift as Argentina progress in Copa America
Argentina could have faced an embarrassing elimination from the tournament
Copa America starts anew in quarters, says Argentina's Messi
"The important thing was to win to keep going in the Copa, to get through the group stage," said Messi.
COPA AMERICA 2019: Lionel Messi looks buoyant despite 2-0 loss to Columbia
Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi's 57th-minute penalty cancelled out a first-half opener from Paraguay's Richard Sanchez.
Argentina witness two football ties in a day; Messi and men slump, women survive
While the Lionel Messi-led men's team drew and went to last position, the women’s team survived at the Womens World Cup 2019.
COPA AMERICA 2019: Messi's goal helps Argentina salvage 1-1 draw against Paraguay
Messi swept in a 57th-minute spot-kick to cancel out a first-half opener from Paraguay's Richard Sanchez.
2019 Copa America: Maradona slams Messi, Argentina after terrible Copa America start
Argentina face Paraguay next on June 19 and later face guests Qatar on June 23.
'If Messi scores a goal, they ask for two', says Falcao
Colombian striker Radamel Falcao, who once played against the Argentine during his time at Atletico Madrid, has backed the Argentine captain
Messi 'bitter' as Colombia stun Argentina
Goals from Roger Martinez and Duvan Zapata in the final 20 minutes gave Colombia their first tournament victory over Argentina in 20 years.
Messi's desire to end trophy heartache impresses Argentina
Messi took time out after their limp 2018 World Cup campaign ended with defeat by eventual champions France.
Lionel Messi keen to end Argentina's title drought
It's 26 years since Argentina last won the Copa America, despite contesting four of the last five finals.