FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has slammed the Argentine Football Association ahead of the Copa America final on Sunday night.
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The Albiceleste captain, who turns 29 today (Friday), has had an impressive Copa America Centenario so far, guiding his side to the final against Chile.
However, Messi and his teammates found themselves stuck on a delayed plane on Thursday, and the star player used his Instagram account to reveal his anger at the situation.
"Once again waiting on a plane to leave for our destination," Messi wrote.
"What a disaster the AFA are. My god!"
Shortly after Messi's post, Argentina's FA explained the reason behind the plane carrying the national team being unable to depart.
"The Argentine Football Federation informs that the flight which is transporting the national team to New Jersey suffered a delayed departure due to weather issues," AFA stated, as quoted by ESPN.
"Also, the AFA advises that all of the scheduled times of the transfers are designated by the organisers of the Copa America Centenario."
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Messi has scored five goals and assisted a further four strikes in four games at the Copa America, leading his side to a replay of the 2015 final, which Argentina lost to Chile.
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