I was sad for Messi.He used to mow down defenders in a row and make them look like fools and finally even score the goal. This was one on one…. I am sad that he is getting older. But the consolation is that pass. So simple, yet elegant and small… His footballing mind is still intact and thats enough.
Canda´s tactic with the high pressure was a good one, but they didnt execute it well, at times Argentina struggled to come out playing from their field but then Argentina could have scored at least 4 goals from long passes behind Canada´s defense. This could have easily ended 6-0 or if Im being generous 6-2, the 2-0 makes it look closer than it really is, and this is exactly what happened in the World Cup, watch those Argentina games again where they won 2-0, 2-1 and in reality those were games that could have easily ended with 3 or 4 more goals in favor of Argentina, they create a LOT of chances but also they miss a lot of those chances incredibly in situations where its normally a goal.
Argentina blaming the grass for their bad performance is laughable. I watched the game..the ball played just like it would have in any other natural grass setting.
What? every Argentina was happy, beautiful football plays, those guy didnt watch the match!!!! Argentina controlled the game. Canada had a few good moments and played with courage, but Argentina dominated, successful one-touch passes, transitions. Canada in the second half played to press and thought that Argentina would be passive, to Canada surprise Argentina pressed also well and way effective. Argentina only had 10 minutes in the entire game where Canada attacked from Acuña side that complicated Argentina's creation just for 10 minutes, but Argentina were a bulldozer. amazing, everybody so connected. Btw Even Canada complained, the ball so difficult to bounce.
Messi was too slow to react in 1-1 chances, do not blame the grass mates. Messi should retire after this Copa, he has lost too much pace to compete against real teams
They looked brilliant. Can’t believe Messi and Di Maria – they both still have pace. The quality they have is always going to be there but they don’t seem to be slowing down – amazing.
@espn fc how come no one is talking about Argentina on why didn’t get fined for coming out to the pitch past the regular time ? Isn’t that being disrespectful to the opponent, the game , and fans? RULES are RULES, it should be applied to everybody. And if it was Canada, do you think they would had been treated the same as the ref treated the CANADIAN TEAM
Lauti off the bench gives this team a whole different set up than Alvarez when he comes on. If the manager’s first tactic doesn’t work the 2nd will. They’re going to win this tournament again.
The "controversy" of this game wasn't the playing surface, which was the same for both teams, it was Argentina taking 5–7 minutes to come out late to start the 2nd half so that they could spend more time analyzing the video to work out a plan to how to counteract what Canada was doing against them, which even Messi admitted wasn't what they were used to or expecting. And Argentina still needed some further help from the Refs for not calling blatant fouls committed by their players on the edge of their own box. Please do better next time ESPN
Well deserved win to kick off their Copa America. Could have looked much better nevertheless good professional display. Haters will keep hating, I don’t think anyone really cares.
Speaking of the "Messi effect" with the fans only there to see him. Didn't the US already try that with Pele and the NASL? There were HUGE crowds to see the New York Cosmos, and the rest of the games no one went at all…
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Why does espn fc have Eddie Brock from Spiderman 3?
I was sad for Messi.He used to mow down defenders in a row and make them look like fools and finally even score the goal. This was one on one…. I am sad that he is getting older. But the consolation is that pass. So simple, yet elegant and small… His footballing mind is still intact and thats enough.
It was a poor display from Argentina considering their standard. Defence need to be more unite and finishing need to be sharped
Canda´s tactic with the high pressure was a good one, but they didnt execute it well, at times Argentina struggled to come out playing from their field but then Argentina could have scored at least 4 goals from long passes behind Canada´s defense. This could have easily ended 6-0 or if Im being generous 6-2, the 2-0 makes it look closer than it really is, and this is exactly what happened in the World Cup, watch those Argentina games again where they won 2-0, 2-1 and in reality those were games that could have easily ended with 3 or 4 more goals in favor of Argentina, they create a LOT of chances but also they miss a lot of those chances incredibly in situations where its normally a goal.
Argentina blaming the grass for their bad performance is laughable. I watched the game..the ball played just like it would have in any other natural grass setting.
Messi doesn't do anything..he walks around the pitch until one of his mates passes him the ball. It's actually quite embarrassing to watch him play.
Messi aint the goat. Pele is the goat.
What? every Argentina was happy, beautiful football plays, those guy didnt watch the match!!!! Argentina controlled the game. Canada had a few good moments and played with courage, but Argentina dominated, successful one-touch passes, transitions. Canada in the second half played to press and thought that Argentina would be passive, to Canada surprise Argentina pressed also well and way effective. Argentina only had 10 minutes in the entire game where Canada attacked from Acuña side that complicated Argentina's creation just for 10 minutes, but Argentina were a bulldozer. amazing, everybody so connected. Btw Even Canada complained, the ball so difficult to bounce.
That Saudi Arabia offside trap/high press was very very good , basically perfect
Going to the mls has detoriated messi
The chances he missed he would buried 10 out 10 about 1 yr ago
I think now its time to retire
LE IS A CLOWN
Ale is a clown
The ref was real bad
Messi was too slow to react in 1-1 chances, do not blame the grass mates. Messi should retire after this Copa, he has lost too much pace to compete against real teams
They looked brilliant. Can’t believe Messi and Di Maria – they both still have pace. The quality they have is always going to be there but they don’t seem to be slowing down – amazing.
Where is the video should argentina coach should drop messi in next matches after 3 missing 1v1 chances
Canada will always lose to Argentina. 😂😂😂😂
Canada will always lose to Argentina 😂😂😂😂
Arrrhentinah did get in behind, many, many,…..😅😅😅
Canada was really lucky that Argentina didn't take their chances.Or else this would have a 5-0 win in Argentina's favor.
USA PITICHES SUCKS IN CRICKET WORLDCUP NOW IN Copa America. Not good for USA.
worst show
Messi was excellent if he doesn't score he creates chances
Vamos Argentina 🇦🇷
Magician as it's best
Scoring only goals doesn't make you GOAT but what magic you produce on pitch makes you magician, a genius
European countries can't play on such turf one has to be technically superb on these pitches
South American teams are different brids
If i had a Dollar for everytime Ale says Lionel Messi in this, i'd happily retire and go live on a farm…
This guy is obsessed
Canada's keeper stopped 3-4 1v1 chances and didn't get a mention…..
"Made win"..?? Any chance you would consider learning english before posting next time..??
Maybe, Canada is just a good team.
Hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha ESPN and Messi
The Argentina fans ,are so calm ,was a easy match,Argentina is huge ,nota problem whith small teams.
@espn fc how come no one is talking about Argentina on why didn’t get fined for coming out to the pitch past the regular time ? Isn’t that being disrespectful to the opponent, the game , and fans? RULES are RULES, it should be applied to everybody. And if it was Canada, do you think they would had been treated the same as the ref treated the CANADIAN TEAM
Lauti off the bench gives this team a whole different set up than Alvarez when he comes on. If the manager’s first tactic doesn’t work the 2nd will. They’re going to win this tournament again.
The "controversy" of this game wasn't the playing surface, which was the same for both teams, it was Argentina taking 5–7 minutes to come out late to start the 2nd half so that they could spend more time analyzing the video to work out a plan to how to counteract what Canada was doing against them, which even Messi admitted wasn't what they were used to or expecting. And Argentina still needed some further help from the Refs for not calling blatant fouls committed by their players on the edge of their own box. Please do better next time ESPN
I'm missing the argentine bands and drummers like they had in the worldcup. take the feel of the game to another level.
I think the question is, should Messi be starting ? Is Messie slowing down the team? I think these are serious questions in this tournament.
cmon ronaldo 🐐
This buld guy is so funny
Messi goat 🐐
Messi is the best
Shame that it wasn’t held in South America…
Go away ESPN. Like really. Go away. Go and do it yourself. Ahhh your wasted pundits… soryyy😂
How come they don’t bash Messi the way they bash Ronaldo he missed two one on ones ESPN is a joke
Well deserved win to kick off their Copa America. Could have looked much better nevertheless good professional display. Haters will keep hating, I don’t think anyone really cares.
The mighty Canada!
Speaking of the "Messi effect" with the fans only there to see him. Didn't the US already try that with Pele and the NASL? There were HUGE crowds to see the New York Cosmos, and the rest of the games no one went at all…
The officiating was really one sided, makes a mockery out of the match, how disappointing, World Cup had it especially in the final.
Every Argentinean was surprised but happy for Canada showing such great quality.