Lionel Messi’s family attacked at Copa America final, say reports

Following the incident, the family of the Barcelona star was quickly rushed to safety. (Source: AP)

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi’s family member was reportedly attacked at Santiago’s Estadio Nacional during the Copa America final on Saturday.

The incident occurred minutes before the half-time when Messi’s elder brother Rodrigo was believed to be hit by an object hurled by a Chilean fan.

Following the incident, the family of the Barcelona star was quickly rushed to safety.

Argentine forward Sergio Aguero’s family too was reportedly heckled by a section of the Chilean crowd.

Argentina lost Saturday’s Copa America final to Chile on penalties.