SANTIAGO, Chile — As the last penalty of this Copa America final was
taken, Lionel Messi stood slightly apart from the rest of the Argentina
team, hands clasped tightly behind his back. When Alexis Sanchez’s shot
hit the back of the net and the sea of red-clad fans inside the Estadio
Nacional here erupted, Messi remained motionless for a few long,
poignant seconds, staring straight ahead, before walking away. There was
just time enough for a slow gaze over his shoulder at the wildly
cavorting Chilean players near the corner flag before he wa
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Manchester United are in pole position to sign Nicolas Gaitan from Benfica, according to reports in Portugal.
Newspapers A Bola and O Jogo both claim United are favourites to acquire the midfielder should they put in a bid that matches Benfica's valuation.