Messi: 'We are Copa favourites'

Lionel Messi

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has declared the Albiceleste frontrunners to win the upcoming Copa America in the United States.

The reigning World Cup and Copa America champions will begin their title defense against Canada on June 20 before facing Chile and Peru in the group stage, reported Xinhua.

"I think that Argentina are always the favourite," Messi said in an interview with Argentine news service Infobae.

"Even before the current period [of success], Argentina were a candidate, just like Brazil. This Copa America will be no exception," the 36-year-old Inter Miami forward added.

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