Copa America final: Chile face Argentina in South America showdown

Messi lifted the treble with his Catalan club last term but has endured much frustration with Argentina since lifting the 2005 Under-20 World Cup as a teenager 10 years ago.

Sergio Aguero, who is 4/1 to strike first, was part of the 2007 Under-20 side that also clinched global dominance and the Manchester City star is desperate for a Copa victory.

“If this generation of players don’t win anything we’re going to regret it for the rest of our lives,” declared the Premier League hitman.

Standing in the way of Messi and company, though, is a typically clinical Chile outfit, with the likes of Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez playing a pivotal part of their sensational attempt at making history.

Arsenal’s deadly frontman Sanchez has carried his FA Cup winning form on to the international stage and is 8/1 to fire Chile to victory in normal time on home soil.

Juventus midfield maestro Vidal won both Serie A and Coppa Italia titles with his club last season but he will look to overcome the disappointment of a Champions League final defeat to Messi’s Barcelona by leading Chile to a maiden Copa success in their own backyard.

“This group of players has grown a lot, it’s the right time to win something,” stated Vidal. “There is pressure but we are very calm and anxious to show we are a strong team.”