• Sergio Aguero takes part in a training session with Argentina teammates inside the Beira Rio Stadium ahead of the Copa America match against Qatar. Reuters
    Sergio Aguero takes part in a training session with Argentina teammates inside the Beira Rio Stadium ahead of the Copa America match against Qatar. Reuters
  • Lionel Messi takes part in a training session ahead of Argentina's Copa America match against Qatar. AP Photo
    Lionel Messi takes part in a training session ahead of Argentina's Copa America match against Qatar. AP Photo
  • Argentina players participate in a training session at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre. EPA
    Argentina players participate in a training session at the Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre. EPA
  • Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni talks to players during the training session. EPA
    Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni talks to players during the training session. EPA
  • Argentina players Lautaro Martínez, Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi (R) participate in a training session at the Beira Rio stadium. EPA
    Argentina players Lautaro Martínez, Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi (R) participate in a training session at the Beira Rio stadium. EPA
  • Argentina's players participate in a training session at the Beira Rio stadium. EPA
    Argentina's players participate in a training session at the Beira Rio stadium. EPA
  • Argentina's players participate in a training session at the Beira Rio stadium. EPA
    Argentina's players participate in a training session at the Beira Rio stadium. EPA
  • Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni throws a vest to Lionel Messi during a training session. AFP
    Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni throws a vest to Lionel Messi during a training session. AFP
  • Lionel Messi during a training for Argentina ahead of the Copa America match with Qatar. Reuters
    Lionel Messi during a training for Argentina ahead of the Copa America match with Qatar. Reuters
  • Argentina players go through their paces during a training session. AFP
    Argentina players go through their paces during a training session. AFP
  • Angel Di Maria takes part in a training session for Argentina. AP Photo
    Angel Di Maria takes part in a training session for Argentina. AP Photo
  • Sergio Aguero, left, and Lionel Messi talk during a practice session in Porto Alegre, Brazil. AP Photo
    Sergio Aguero, left, and Lionel Messi talk during a practice session in Porto Alegre, Brazil. AP Photo
  • Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero take part in a training session in Porto Alegre, Brazil. AFP
    Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero take part in a training session in Porto Alegre, Brazil. AFP
  • The Argentina squad take part in a training session inside the Beira-Rio Stadium. Reuters
    The Argentina squad take part in a training session inside the Beira-Rio Stadium. Reuters

Football

Lionel Messi and Argentina take part in training ahead of must-win Copa America match - in pictures

After a defeat and a draw in their first two games, Argentina need three points to have a chance of reaching the knockout stages

Jon Turner

June 22, 2019

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The 2019 Copa America has not gone to plan for Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates. After a shock opening defeat to Colombia, Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Paraguay.

It means they have to win their final Group B match on Sunday night against Qatar to stand a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.

Ahead of their must-win encounter at the Arena do Gremio in Porto Alegre, Argentina went through their paces in a final training session on Saturday.

For the best pictures from that training session, browse the photo gallery above. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device simply swipe.

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