Several members of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi’s family were reportedly heckled by Chilean fans during the Copa America title clash on Saturday.
In Santiago for the final between Argentina and hosts Chile, family members of Messi – including brother Rodrigo – were targeted by a section of Chilean fans. In fact, Rodrigo is also believed to have been hit by a fan after a heated exchange of words around the half-time mark.
The family of the Barcelona star was quickly rushed to the television cabin at the Estadio Nacional Stadium, for safety reasons.
In the match that was eventually won by Chile 4-0 on penalties, it was reported that fellow Argentine striker Sergio Aguero’s family was also insulted by the Chileans.