Messi heaps praise on Argentina's Copa America rivals

BUENOS AIRES, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi has praised the strength of South America's national teams, stressing that Argentina will need to be at their best to secure back-to-back Copa America titles in the United States.

The Albiceleste are vying to become the first team to successfully defend their Copa America title while simultaneously holding the World Cup trophy.

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