Messi shrugs off Copa America injury scare

NEW JERSEY, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Argentina captain Lionel Messi downplayed concerns about his fitness after suffering an upper leg injury in the Albiceleste's 1-0 victory over Chile in their Copa America Group A match.

The 37-year-old received treatment on the pitch after a clash with Gabriel Suazo in the 24th minute of Tuesday's duel at MetLife Stadium.

He continued playing but struggled to make his custo