15 June 2024

Messi on target as Argentina down Guatemala in Copa warm-up

By Redoy K

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina defeated Guatemala 4-1 in a Copa America warm-up friendly in Maryland on Friday. After falling behind to an early own goal, Messi equalized before Lautaro Martinez scored from the penalty spot. Lautaro and Messi added further goals in the second half as the reigning world champions tuned up for their title defense against Canada next week.