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Brazil Boss Tite Talks 'Alien' Lionel Messi After Copa America Win vs. Argentina

Brazil manager Tite discussed the Selecao's efforts to limit "alien" Argentina captain Lionel Messi after their 2-0 win over La Albiceleste on Tuesday.

Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino saw Brazil through to the Copa America final, ensuring Messi's wait for international success with Argentina will continue.

Per Goal's Jamie Smith, Tite said after the match:

"Messi is an alien. Messi is exceptional.

"He deserves such consideration, that reverence he deserves. And to neutralise such a player, with your actions on the field, you can't stop him.