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'I will always respect Messi' - Mina not angry at Barca star after Copa America feud

The centre-back was mocked by Leo after Emiliano Martinez saved his shoot-out effort in the tournament semi-final

Colombia star Yerry Mina insists that he bears no ill-will towards former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi, despite clashing with Argentina's star during the Copa America.

Tensions flared at the end of Colombia and Argentina's semi-final in July, with Leo and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez having some choice words for the Everton defender.

The Albiceleste prevailed in that tie on penalties and went on to lift their first Copa in 28 years at the expense of Brazil in the final.

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