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Messi shines as Argentina cruise past Bolivia in Copa America group stage finale

Lionel Messi and Argentina are through to the Copa América quarterfinals as Group A winners thanks to an easy 3-0 victory over Bolivia in the group stage finale in cold, rainy Cuiabá. Messi set the all-time appearance record with his 148th cap for his country, and he marked the occasion in style with a vintage Messi performance.

Argentina dominated from the get-go, and it took just six minutes to break down the Bolivian defense thanks to a gorgeous assist from Messi and a great finish by Papu Gómez.

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Messi with the perfect pass to Gomez to give Argentina the lead

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