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'What a disaster' - Messi takes aim at AFA

Lionel Messi was frustrated with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) after the team's flight from Houston to New Jersey was delayed.

Do not leave Lionel Messi waiting. That is the message after the Argentina captain hit out at the country's football association after the team's flight to New Jersey was delayed.

Messi was less than impressed with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Thursday, with the flight from Houston grounded ahead of Sunday's Copa America Centenario final against Chile in New Jersey.

Argentina's new all-time leading goal scorer after netting his 55th international goal in the 4-0 semi-final win over the United States, Messi took to Instagram to vent his frustration.