Published 06/21/2024 1:21:10 a.m.

Messi creates both goals as Argentina opens Copa America title defense by beating Canada 2

Argentina won 2-0 against Canada in the Copa América opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with goals by Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez, securing first place in Group A.
Lionel Messi and Argentina, the defending champions, started their Copa America defense by defeating Canada in Atlanta.
Argentina won the delayed 2021 tournament, defeating Brazil in the final, their first major title since 1993.

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The Hindu

Highlights of Messi’s Argentina opening Copa America 2024 with win over Canada

Backed by a huge support decked out in light blue and white striped shirts, Argentina fully deserved its victory but Canada can take plenty of credit for the way it fought with the 15-time Copa America winner.

06/21/2024 11:13:26 a.m.·India

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CTV News

Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defence with 2-0 win

Lionel Messi's passing brilliance got Argentina off to a winning start in the defence of its Copa America title, overcoming Canada and a poor playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

06/21/2024 12:14:00 p.m.·Canada

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CBC News

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.

06/21/2024 2:48:40 a.m.·Canada

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Reuters

Messi's Argentina face debutants Canada in Copa opener

06/20/2024 12:32:54 p.m.·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Lionel Messi Scripts Copa America History As Argentina Begin Title Defence With 2-0 Win vs Canada

Lionel Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner who turns 37 on Monday, is captaining Argentina in what is surely his final edition of the continental championship.

06/21/2024 2:35:28 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 win

Lionel Messi’s through ball led to Julián Álvarez’s goal in the 49th minute, then he assisted on Lautaro Martínez’s goal in the 88th as Argentina began the defense of its Copa America title with a 2-0 victory over Canada. Argentina…

06/21/2024 5:30:59 a.m.·United States

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