Argentina vs. Chile live updates: Watch Messi in Copa América game today

 

Argentina vs. Chile live updates: Watch Messi in Copa América game today

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Lionel Messi and Argentina are tied 0-0 with Chile, heading into the second half of their Copa América 2024 match tonight at MetLife Stadium.

Messi appears to be playing fine despite having his right groin massaged on the sidelines in the 25th minute. He finished the first half, grazing the right post on his own shot toward the net in the match.

Here’s what you need to know as USA TODAY Sports provides live updates from the Argentina vs. Chile Copa América match:

Argentina vs. Chile official attendance: 81,106

The sellout crowd at MetLife Stadium tops 80,000.

Chile’s Rodrigo Echeverría misses twice toward the net: Argentina 0, Chile 0

Chile’s Rodrigo Echeverría has the club’s first two shots toward the net in this match, both gobbled by Argentine goalie Dibu Martínez.

Messi, Argentina miss chance in 68’: Argentina 0, Chile 0

Messi took off on the run, took a pass on a bounce, and awkwardly tried to kick toward the net to no avail.

Again, Peru goalie Claudio Bravo – who played with Messi at FC Barcelona 2014-16 – made the save.

Messi finally gets a foul call to go his way: Argentina 0, Chile 0

The referee finally sided with Messi after a tackle in the 65^th minute, calling a foul and issuing a free kick at midfield.

Argentina vs. Chile live updates: Watch Messi in Copa América game today

Nicolás González shot off the bar: Argentina 0, Chile 0

Nicolás González’s shot on goal was deflected by Peru goalie Claudio Bravo and hit the crossbar before the 61^st minute, another opportunity where Argentina nearly scored. It was also another near-assist for Messi.

Messi’s free-kick nearly an assist: Argentina 0, Chile 0

Messi, with the perfect touch, lofted a pass into the goal area. But Alexis Mac Allister was unable to chip the pass enough to send it into the back of the net.

Argentina is pushing the pace in the second half, and Messi’s two passes for near assists show he’s only gotten stronger as the match has persisted.

Nahuel Molina misses shot on goal: Argentina 0, Chile 0

Messi delivered a pass to Nahuel Molina, who fired toward the net, but Peru goalie Claudio Bravo made the save just before the 50^th minute. It was almost another Copa América assist for Messi.

Messi speaks to referee at halftime whistle: Argentina 0, Chile 0

Lionel Messi held up two fingers, as he spoke to Uruguayan referee Andres Matonte, just before halftime, to complain about at least two no-calls during the first half.

Messi gets cheers for midfield dribble: Argentina 0, Chile 0

Messi's groin concern isn't affecting his dribbling: Here's a midfield shake he delivered to Chile.

Messi’s shot off the post in 36’: Argentina 0, Chile 0

A swing and a miss by Lionel Messi in the 36^th minute vs. Chile.

Messi’s kick barely grazed off the right post, a sequence that left him scratching his head after the missed opportunity.

It’s unclear whether Messi’s groin injury affected him on the shot – maybe a little, if at all.

Lionel Messi has his right groin massaged on the sideline: Argentina 0, Chile 0

Lionel Messi stood on the sideline near Argentina’s bench, getting his right groin massaged by a trainer for several minutes during the first half, just before the 25th minute.

Messi did run onto the pitch again after receiving treatment and will remain in the match. During a stoppage around 10 minutes later, Messi hunched over to tend to his injury again.

It’s something to keep track of as Argentina continues its match vs. Chile, needing a win to reach the Copa América quarterfinals.

Julián Álvarez misses chip shot: Argentina 0, Chile 0

Well, the refs (it’s a Uruguayan staff by the way) are letting them play. Messi appeared to question, what he believed, was a foul that could have resulted in a free kick just outside the penalty box.

Chile has converged on Messi every time he’s touched the ball, a typical defense Messi often sees.