'Anyone is better than Lionel Messi!' – Ex-Chile star claims Argentina captain was 'protected' at Copa America & World Cup in scathing attack

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Mitchell Fretton

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Former Chile midfielder Miguel Angel Neira believes Lionel Messi got too much protection from referees at the recent Copa America and 2022 World Cup.

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Messi absent from Argentina duties against Chile
Neira glad Inter Miami star unavailable
Says he was too protected in recent tournaments

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