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    Lionel Messi has scored for Argentina but his side has been held to a one all draw by Chile in their Copa America opener in Brazil

    Lionel Messi has scored for Argentina but his side has been held to a one all draw by Chile in their Copa America opener in Brazil


    Meanwhile Swedish defender Victor Lindelof is hailing his side's dogged defensive effort to repel Spain in their European Championship Group E opener in Seville.

    The Swede's have secured a goalless draw with the home side failing to convert any of their 17 shots.

    Lindelof is delighted.



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