The
magic
and
mania
of
Messi
Wherever soccer star Lionel Messi goes, a scene is sure to follow.
By Yutao Chen and
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With every Lionel Messi set piece came a wave of anticipation Friday night at Commanders Field. Thousands of fans rose from their feet, phones and cameras at the ready. A murmur crescendoed. Bulbs flashed.
For the 51,713 who attended Argentina’s 4-1 win over Guatemala — the World Cup champions’ final tuneup before Copa América — the friendly in Landover, Md.