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Messi Misses Penalty, World Cup Record Eludes Him
22 Jun
Summary
- Messi missed a penalty kick in the ninth minute against Austria.
- He remains tied with Klose for the World Cup scoring record.
- His father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness.
Lionel Messi's attempt to break the World Cup scoring record was stalled when he missed a penalty kick during Argentina's match against Austria. The attempt came in the ninth minute of the game.
This miss leaves Messi tied with Germany's Miroslav Klose at 16 goals for the most in World Cup history. Messi is now 4 of 7 on penalty kicks in regulation play during the tournament.
The penalty was awarded after Lautaro Martinez was fouled in the box. The review process took over a minute before Messi's kick went wide.
Messi's personal life has also been in focus, with his father, Jorge Messi, undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness. This news surfaced last week, adding to personal concerns for the player.
