Messi misses penalty that would have set World Cup scoring record
Short overview
Lionel Messi missed a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer.
Lionel Messi missed a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time World Cup record goalscorer. The miss was described as a bad one, highlighting that even the best players can falter under pressure.
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