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Argentina fall apart in Copa opener

Argentina versus Paraguay in the Copa America had the potential to be a mismatch.

In the Goliath corner, an Argentina side bristling with talent and experience: 14 players in the squad from last year's World Cup side that reached the final, plus another couple recalled from 2010. Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Angel Di Maria in the same starting lineup, and a generation of players running out of time to win some silverware, looking to go home with the trophy.

Paraguay's David has spent the years since the last Copa America lost in a deep, dark tunnel.