Lionel Messi faces old friend Neymar in last bid for Copa America glory with Argentina
CNN
When Lionel Messi steps out onto the pitch for Saturday's Copa America final, it could be his last chance to win a trophy with Argentina.
Standing in his way, as he attempts to end his country's 28-year trophy drought, will be a familiar face in former Barcelona teammate Neymar. Brazil is the current defending champion and boasts the formidable record of having won every previous edition played on home soil -- this year's tournament was also moved to Brazil just 13 days before kick-off after co-hosts Colombia and Argentina were stripped of hosting rights.
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