Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has named five teams who could win this year’s Copa America.
According to Messi, apart from his country, the likes of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Uruguay are strong contenders.
The Inter Miami forward will captain the Albiceleste at the tournament, which will be held in the USA from June 20 until July 14.
“I think that Argentina is always the favourite,” Messi said.
“When a tournament starts, be it a World Cup, Copa América or whatever, Argentina is a candidate just like Brazil and more so in this Copa América.
“But I think that today the South American teams are very strong.
“Uruguay is very good, as is Colombia and Ecuador. Afterwards it becomes very difficult to play all the games, but I think it will be a very levelled Copa América.”
Argentina, who are the current world champions, are the defending champions.
