Brazil coach Tite wants Messi to show some respect

RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil coach Tite told Lionel Messi to show some respect following claims from the Argentina captain that the Copa America had been "fixed" so the host would win.

Brazil clinched the Copa by defeating Peru 3-1 at Maracana Stadium on Sunday, but Tite said his side had been victimized by some refereeing decisions because Messi's words had weighed on the officials.

"He has to show some respect, he must understand and accept when he's defeated," said Tite, whose side beat Argentina 2-0 in a controversial semifinal.