Messi's Magic Sparks Argentina's Copa America Title Defense
Argentina Opens Tournament with Convincing Win Against Canada
Slow Start, Stellar Finish
Despite a sluggish start, Argentina emerged victorious in their Copa America opener against Canada. Defending champions Argentina relied on the brilliance of Lionel Messi, who created both goals in their 2-1 triumph.
Slow starts have become a recurring theme for the Albiceleste in recent tournaments. In the 2022 World Cup, they suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening match. However, they managed to turn their fortunes around and eventually reach the final.
This time around, Argentina faced a determined Canadian side. But the magic of Messi proved to be too much for the hosts. The Argentine captain set up both goals, one for Lautaro Martínez and the other for Ángel Di María.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Messi and Argentina. The team is eager to prove that they can overcome their slow starts and defend their Copa America title. Whether or not they achieve their goal, the time for a national team refresh is undoubtedly approaching.
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