- Lionel Messi took part in training session after arriving in Chile
- The 27-year-old hoping he can help Argentina win the Copa America
- Messi flew in on Tuesday after Barcelona won the Champions League
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22:59 GMT, 9 June 2015
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01:42 GMT, 10 June 2015
He may have just won the Champions League with Barcelona but Lionel Messi is making sure he takes nothing for granted in the Copa America as he starts training with Argentina.
The 27-year-old touched down with Javier Mascherano in La Serena, Chile on Tuesday and was immediately taken to the squad base to begin preparations for Paraguay.
Argentina had a tough group handed to them, where they also face Uruguay and Jamaica as they look to clinch their first Copa America since 1993.

Lionel Messi looked all smiles as he begins his preparations for Argentina’s clash with Paraguay

Messi (right) arrived in Chile on Tuesday and immediately began training with Argentina

The 27-year-old returns to South America on the back of winning the treble with Barcelona

Carlos Tevez (centre) was another player involved in the Champions League final but on the losing side
Messi looked in good spirits as he trained alongside his team-mates including Carlos Tevez, who was on the losing side with Juventus during the Champions League final in Berlin.
Head coach Gerardo Martino has picked a strong host of Premier League stars including Sergio Aguero and Angel di Maria.
It was the same duo who helped Argentina thrash Bolivia 5-0 in a recent friendly as they continue to prepare for their opening game.
Aguero scored a hat-trick, with Di Maria bagging two for himself as he put his Manchester United woes behind him to shine.

Tottenham star Erik Lamela was included in the squad despite struggling to hold down a regular starting spot

Gerardo Martino addresses his players as they prepare to take on Paraguay in their opener

The Argentina bus arrives for training and they’re greeted by adoring fans at their La Alpina training camp
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