On Friday night at Commanders Field, every Lionel Messi set piece sparked a wave of anticipation. Thousands of fans rose to their feet, phones and cameras ready. The murmur of the crowd grew louder, and camera flashes lit up the stadium.
The 51,713 spectators who watched Argentina's 4-1 victory over Guatemala-World Cup champions' final warm-up before Copa América-witnessed a display of sheer class. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner scored two goals, provided an assist, and played the full 90 minutes.