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Lionel Messi's family removed from stands in Copa America final after his brother was hit by an object thrown by Chile fans

21:22, Sunday, 05 July, 2015
Lionel Messi's family removed from stands in Copa America final after his brother was hit by an object thrown by Chile fans

Lionel Messi's parents and two of his brothers had to be moved to safety after Chile fans attacked them during the Copa America final.
    
Minutes before half-time at Santiago's Estadio Nacional, Messi's oldest brother Rodrigo was hit by an object hurled by a fan and the whole family ended up watching from a television cabin in the stadium after security intervened.
     Insults were also hurled at the relatives of the Argentina No 10, who was unable to inspire his side to victory against hosts Chile.
     They ended their 99-year wait for the Copa America by beating Argentina 4-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, but their triumph was tarnished by these shameful scenes.


    
    

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