CONCACAF says it will investigate racist messages directed at Canadian soccer player Mo茂se Bombito on social media after he made a tackle on Lionel Messi during a 2-0 Copa America loss to Argentina on Thursday.

The Canadian Soccer Association issued a statement on social media late Thursday night about the messages without mentioning Bombito by name.

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Bombito caught Messi while attempting a tackle in the 82nd minute after his pass was intercepted by Lautaro Mart铆nez. Messi, clearly in pain, went down in the penalty area after Canada goalkeeper Maxime Cr茅peau saved an ensuing shot from Mart铆nez.

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Messi walked off the field gingerly after receiving treatment but returned to action and set up Argentina害羞草研究所檚 second goal in the 88th minute.

The Associated Press