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Time is now for weary Messi and Argentina

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Lionel Messi must shrug off the gruelling demands of a globe-trotting schedule if he is to fulfill his dream of leading Argentina to a first major tournament victory in 23 years at the Copa America Centenario.

The Barcelona superstar heads into the tournament having barely had a moment's rest for four years, with commitments for club and country meaning he has not had a summer off since 2013.

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