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He’s no Messi-ah

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Lionel Messi has come up short again in his attempt to succeed with Argentina. Messi looked nothing like the star that he is with Barcelona, and Argentina lost the Copa America nal to Chile 4-1 on penalties, extending their 22-year title drought. Saturday’s disappoint­ment comes less than a year since he also failed to lead Argentina to victory in the World Cup

nal, and will ignite even more criticism by those who say Messi doesn’t play as well with the national team as he does with his club.

 ?? — AFP / EPA ?? Another major heartbreak: Argentina’s lionel Messi (left) walking past the Copa America trophy after receiving his runner-up medal in Santiago on Saturday. Chile’s Arturo Vidal (right) hoisting the trophy after the 4-1 penalty shootout win over...
— AFP / EPA Another major heartbreak: Argentina’s lionel Messi (left) walking past the Copa America trophy after receiving his runner-up medal in Santiago on Saturday. Chile’s Arturo Vidal (right) hoisting the trophy after the 4-1 penalty shootout win over...
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 ??  ?? giving thanks: Mercedes’ lewis Hamilton bowing to his home fans after winning the British Formula one Grand Prix at Silverston­e yesterday. See report on Page 38
giving thanks: Mercedes’ lewis Hamilton bowing to his home fans after winning the British Formula one Grand Prix at Silverston­e yesterday. See report on Page 38

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