Lionel Messi’s family attacked at Copa America final, say reports
Published on: Saturday, 4 July 2015 //
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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.




