Shock at the World Cup! Messi sets an unwanted record
Lionel Messi becomes the first player in tournament history to experience such a setback.
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Steven Perez
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Even the greatest sometimes face moments that are hard to believe.
Details: Lionel Messi made World Cup history, but this time not in the way the Argentine star would have wanted.
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The forward became the first player in World Cup history to miss two penalties in a single tournament edition. It's important to note that this statistic only includes penalties missed during regular play—penalty shootouts are not counted.
This episode sent shockwaves through the fans, as Messi has long been regarded as one of the coolest and most composed players in decisive moments.
It's worth noting that Lionel Messi has already scored 7 goals at this World Cup.
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