'I kicked it badly!' - Lionel Messi 'very angry' about shock missed penalty vs Austria despite Argentina captain bouncing back to beat World Cup goals record
Lionel Messi expressed frustration after missing a penalty during Argentina's 2-0 World Cup victory over Austria. Despite the miss, he scored two goals to become the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer.
Why it matters
Messi's achievement marks a historic milestone in football, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest players in the sport's history.
Lionel Messi confessed to feeling "very angry" after uncharacteristically missing an early spot-kick during Argentina s 2-0 World Cup victory over Austria. However, the legendary forward quickly recovered his composure in Dallas, netting a brilliant double to officially become the highest goalscorer in the history of the tournament.
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