The Albiceleste captain was just as powerless as the rest of the disappointing Albiceleste, who were deservedly beaten by Colombia in Salvador
Match Events
29' A horrible deflection almost gifts Colombia a goal!
Again Argentina escape a scare as a result of some last-ditch defending, as Colombia were attacking in numbers on the break before Rodriguez was able to knock the ball behind for a corner. The Argentina fans are growing restless.
66' Great double chance for Argentina!
Argentina putting hammer to nail here as they try and force their way through for the opening goal. A bit of pinball ensues in the penalty area following a corner, and Ospina gets down brilliantly to save Aguero's header off the line, before Messi heads the rebound wide!
71' GOAL! Argentina 0-1 Colombia (Martinez)
A STUNNING HIT AND COLOMBIA LEAD! It's 1-0 courtesy of a goal out of the top drawer from Martinez! Very similar to the goal Everton scored for Brazil last night, Martinez bursts down the left flank before cutting inside onto his right and blasting a sensational finish in at the far post!
77' CHANCE! Messi's free-kick saved
Messi is certainly capable of a lot better, but he skews a free-kick harmlessly wide of the near post from 30 yards after drawing Lerma into a foul. There's certainly a hint of desperation in that.
86' GOAL! Argentina 0-2 Colombia (Zapata)
It's 2-0 Colombia and they are set to secure a famous win in Salvador! It's the other two substitutes who link up this time, as Lerma's driven cross is turned in by Zapata from five yards!
Match Report
The defeat was bad enough; the manner of the defeat is what will hurt most. Lionel Messi was made to look a mere mortal by Colombia as his Argentina team were bullied and outplayed in Saturday's Copa America curtain-raiser in Brazil, falling to a 2-0 reverse that lays bare the myriad problems afflicting the supposed international giants.
The lack of cohesion, the lack of collective play, the lack of anything remotely resembling a coherent team: these are the failings that will haunt Argentina after a dishevelled performance that bordered on anarchy at times in Salvador.
Expectations around the Argentina team going into this year's Copa were the lowest in recent memory. Even so, the Albiceleste failed to fulfil even the most minimum of requirements as they were comprehensively outplayed in a turgid first half.
Michaelutd
1442
All football : Colombia have not beaten Argentina in 12 years Colombia : hold my bear[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
VanishPrasad
1300
The only way Messi can win an International trophy is by making him wear the Barcelona Jersey.
Rahulmessiarg
1230
The problems Argentina need to address immediately are: 1. An overhaul of AFA and it's selection process of Coaches. 2. Coach must work towards a system with startegies and tactics. 3. Promising players like L.Martinez, Dybala, atleast to be rotated. 4. Atleast try and explore to get Messi and Dybala play together. 5. Selection of starting 11 and position need to be more sensible. Haters will hate Messi but people who understands football know that Football is a team game with 11 players with different roles. Unless these aspects are taken care of winning trophies is a distant dream they can't even put up a good show. Good luck My Argentina!!!
VanishPrasad
461
Not a Messi fan but he did all he could . He can improve in the upcoming games as well. Don't give up Messi. My Idol CR7 has won 2 International trophies but now it's time for you to wins yours too. All the best Messi.
mustyCR7
430
Argentina fans waiting for Messi right now
Amanda-
429
Argentina will keep flopping until they have a coach that understand the needs of Dybala and Messi playing together at the same time.
teddkmnorz
302
I Would urge us all to take notice of the various barça/Argentina fans comments made, regarding the whole team minus Messi. When the team is back to winning ways, let's see if they would be courageous enough to sing praises of the team. personally, I think individual ego, ambition and pride precedes national interest in the team and that is the reason for their poor performances in recent years. Great squad, below-average performance.
Herberto10
290
Hyopcrasy is killing messi...why isnt Dybala not Starting??Icardi,Correa,Perroti,Romero,Rojo also left home...Messi must retire from international duty right here...As A captain you must speak up take bold decisions...what was that stupid player Guido doing in the lineup??...INSTEAD playing 4-2-3-1... so that DIMARRIA ON THE LEFT MESSI MIDDLE AND DYBAL RIGHT ??that useless Coach decides to play stupid Formation....Messi please just speak up like Ronaldo...I luv u messi please do something for ur Country so that i can brag with u against CR7...You are really blessed with the football just get the Character and Boldness....Up next Qatar lets go for them...we still have the Chance✔💯🏃
GOAT/Dosantos
257
Official: CR7 came in at 85 mins and score a hattrick to save Argentina 😂😂😂😂😂
Dwise
235
Imagine Messi plays for argentina at club level ,he will never be nominated in the top 3 of ballon d or nominees
FootballAddict
210
Why did messi let some other dude to take the freekick close to the box? Im dissapointed with that,i mean he is the best free kick take in the world statistically right now,especially when its close to the box. Did he felt too much pressure because his free kick earlier got saved though? Well,great players always step up and take things in his own hands when it matters,nevermind even if he gonna miss it. Michael jordan missed hundreds of last shots that could be the winner for his team in his legendary career,and his team lost because of that,but he did take it because he knew he was the best and believed it,and thats why,in the end he succeeded.
sultrn
195
It's only in this era that a ballon d'or contender appears as "Error 404 not found".
FreeAgent10
191
Feeling this pic
Undertaker007
187
Messi Goat Disconnected once again for Argentina.... No wonders.... Expected this to happen.... Time to blame Argentina players for the defeat- Current situation of Messi fans........ Without Messi Argentina drew the match against Colombia recently... No one to spoon feed Messi , so messi cannot score 🕵️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Sorojena
153
Messi you should've retired long back. This Argentine team will continue to embarrass you no matter how hard you try to silence the critics. If you had retired you would have watched the game at home. Now all the blame is put in your shoulders because you are Messi the greatest of all time. I have sympathy for you Messi with this stupid Argentine Team. No matter how people are going to criticize you or how critically they are going to reply this message, you are a great player and you will always be great even if Argentina come out in group stages. We have seen what you have done individually for the past decade and that will make you great and great and great. We love you Messi
dettaboss4l
144
Argentina played well, just need to take more shots, and they're also pushing too high, that's why they concede from counterattacks...Good Game to Colombia[welldown Here comes the Messi haters😂
DavidNwannukwu
119
mehn this Argentina team getting worse the one they even took to world cup is better than this.. how can someone say this team would win copa america everyone is just poor including the manager
Dwise
91
Messi proved dis once again[Crylaugh] Messi with Barca: Roar(Lion) Messi with Argentina: Meow(Cat)
Dohtmhan
83
Argentina 🇦🇷 now back to normal mode 🤐😢
frimzy
72
statistically speaking this guy should have scored at least a lucky goal but well unless for Barcelona.. what a flop for his country
Aritra©Best
47
Argentina 🇦🇷 nd losing Matches is still a better 💓💞💕 story than Twilight..!![Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
chriswils
36
The problems Argentina need to address immediately are: 1. An overhaul of AFA and it's selection process of Coaches. 2. Coach must work towards a system with startegies and tactics. 3. Promising players like L.Martinez, Dybala, atleast to be rotated. 4. Atleast try and explore to get Messi and Dybala play together. 5. Selection of starting 11 and position need to be more sensible. Haters will hate Messi but people who understands football know that Football is a team game with 11 players with different roles. Unless these aspects are taken care of winning trophies is a distant dream they can't even put up a good show. Good luck My Argentina!!!
newbertz
36
uffff another sad result for argentine nd messi messi should make self 4mation as he do in barca chemistry still missing with playet every1 playing himself didnt looked they r team plz re united 4.3.3 4mation attack 4 middle3 nd defence3 attack is best defence u can judge last worldcup wat did france only attacking enemey team middel 3man should be responcible any goal cz they have double duty strenght attack nd defence both but player just run togather nd they stop when ball in danger area this strategey u cant won any single game rely on augero nd other attackers not just messi when messi blocked team loose their tactics nd stamina kindly bring new 4mation with the best player thank u argentine u will be the champ keep it up
Trevorn
32
I had bet 50 AF coins for Columbia to take the win. They didn't disappoint me as it seems like Argentina can't win any matches even with the "G.O.A.T" Messi playing the full 90 minutes. Poor Argentina😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
lebbiklou
28
Fuck this cant win to country
RajeshGhimire
26
x Messi you should've retired long back. This Argentine team will continue to embarrass you no matter how hard you try to silence the critics. If you had retired you would have watched the game at home. Now all the blame is put in your shoulders because you are Messi the greatest of all time. I have sympathy for you Messi with this stupid Argentine Team. No matter how people are going to criticize you or how critically they are going to reply this message, you are a great player and you will always be great even if Argentina come out in group stages. We have seen what you have done individually for the past decade and that will make you great and great and great. We love you Messi
Yisabemst
16
Messi, a man of word..he said he won't play for Argentina anymore and he really did.
cataiknpsu
12
The only way Messi can win an International trophy is by making him wear the Barcelona Jersey.
when barca wins a game messi is the hero when they loose his fans blame players and the coach now in his own country his fans still say the same thing did you know messi did not kick a single short on goal
utdforever8
12
Argentina's teammates are far less than Barcelona's. That's the reality.
Portugal was not as good as real Madrid in 2016 and was half as good as juve this season but CR7 still got victory right........ that's the difference u see when a guy changes his team and I bet Messi won't fit in any other clubs as well
Loncmnsz
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The problems Argentina need to address immediately are: 1. An overhaul of AFA and it's selection process of Coaches. 2. Coach must work towards a system with startegies and tactics. 3. Promising players like L.Martinez, Dybala, atleast to be rotated. 4. Atleast try and explore to get Messi and Dybala play together. 5. Selection of starting 11 and position need to be more sensible. Haters will hate Messi but people who understands football know that Football is a team game with 11 players with different roles. Unless these aspects are taken care of winning trophies is a distant dream they can't even put up a good show. Good luck My Argentina!!!
I now understand why Messi will never emulate Ronaldo's changing of clubs. He is good in only Barca. He is GOAT in only Barcelona not the World.
waaaiklpru
10
The only way Messi can win an International trophy is by making him wear the Barcelona Jersey.
That is why Messi is only a GOAT of Barcelona he can’t be a king of world like CR7. #fact
GOAT/Dosantos
10
Not a Messi fan but he did all he could . He can improve in the upcoming games as well. Don't give up Messi. My Idol CR7 has won 2 International trophies but now it's time for you to wins yours too. All the best Messi.
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Messi is finished
bolodon
10
Was Messi the only one on the pitch the team is useless even Aguero and di maria were suffering from the team and for hatters to blame the team they blaming Messi guys are retarded
if he gets all the praise when they win, he will take all the blame when they lose.
StackAlmighty
9
Argentina fans waiting for Messi right now
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Was Messi the only one on the pitch the team is useless even Aguero and di maria were suffering from the team and for hatters to blame the team they blaming Messi guys are retarded
crazy_devil_1996
8
The problem. is the coach... What argentina needs is a coach who could place right man at right place and at right time.
when ever messi loss the problem is always coach or manager 😂😂😂
Cadalotyz
8
like he saved juventus from ajax😂😂
like messi also save barca frm liverpool.......or frm Columbia or frm Valencia.......😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁