Messi’s Family Reportedly Attacked By Chile Fans

 
Members of Lionel Messi’s family were
reportedly attacked on July 4, Saturday,
during Argentina’s clash with Chile in
the Copa America final.
According to Goal.com, the incident
happened during the first half when
relatives of the Barcelona’s forward
were verbally insulted by supporters
of host nation Chile.
After an angry verbal exchange,
Messi’s 28-year-old brother Rodrigo
was hit by one of the opposition
fans. Therefore, security had to
move the Messi family to a
television cabin during the interval
for their own safety.
Family members of Argentinian
striker Sergio Aguero’s were also
insulted by supporters of the Chile
national team.
Leonel Messi, in his turn, was
handed some rough treatment by
the rival defenders and was struck
in the chest by a violent kick from
Gary Medel in the first half.
It is worth mentioning that
Argentina national team
disappointed its fans last night as
they tasted defeat on penalties in the
tournament’s showpiece.