A 2- 0 win over Qatar,in which Messi did not score,was enough to ensure that Argentina avoided the ignominy of being eliminated and have instead safely made it to the next round of the Copa America.
Messi is still unable to shake off the lethargy that grips him when he has to play in his national colours.
Maybe it will get better in the next round and he will single leggedly lead his team to the title.
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