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2019 Copa America: Messi speaks ahead of Argentina vs Brazil semi-final

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has admitted he is struggling at the 2019 Copa America, ahead of a marquee semi-final clash against hosts Brazil.“It is not my best Copa America, I am not having the one I had hoped.The six-time Pichichi Trophy winner added that he knew that Venezuela “were going to shut it down and look for the counter.”“In the second half, we knew they were going to move forward and leave spaces. We were firm throughout the game, it was a complete game,” Messi said.

Argentina will now face eternal rivals Brazil, for the first time in the tournament since the 2007 final, which they lost 3-0. “We are happy to get to the semifinals. We have Brazil and it will be a tough opponent because they have great players. At a collective and individual level, they’re strong plus they are the hosts. Today I believe we gave another step forward,” Messi added.

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