<p>Members of Argentina star Lionel Messi's family were attacked by Chile fans during the first half of the Copa America final between the two sides at the Estadio Nacionale stadium.<br /><br />The incident occurred just before half-time on Saturday when supporters of La Roja began to insult the Barcelona striker's family, according to reports.<br /><br />The 28-year-old's brother Rodrigo was hit by one fan after an angry exchange and the whole family were moved to a television cabin at half-time for their own safety.</p>.<p>The family of striker Sergio Aguero were also insulted by a sector of the Chilean fans. Messi, meanwhile, was handed some rough treatment by the rival defenders at the Estadio Nacional and was struck in the chest by a violent kick from defender Gary Medel in the first half.</p>
<p>Members of Argentina star Lionel Messi's family were attacked by Chile fans during the first half of the Copa America final between the two sides at the Estadio Nacionale stadium.<br /><br />The incident occurred just before half-time on Saturday when supporters of La Roja began to insult the Barcelona striker's family, according to reports.<br /><br />The 28-year-old's brother Rodrigo was hit by one fan after an angry exchange and the whole family were moved to a television cabin at half-time for their own safety.</p>.<p>The family of striker Sergio Aguero were also insulted by a sector of the Chilean fans. Messi, meanwhile, was handed some rough treatment by the rival defenders at the Estadio Nacional and was struck in the chest by a violent kick from defender Gary Medel in the first half.</p>