Messi starts from bench against Copa champions Chile

Lionel Messi will start from the bench in Argentina's opening Copa America Centenario fixture against defending champions Chile.

Nursing a back injury, captain Messi was named among the substitutes for Monday's blockbuster Group D clash in Santa Clara, a rematch of last year's Copa America final.

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