Argentina ace, Lionel Messi Portugal's captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, two of the greatest footballers in world football, missed penalties in recent international matches. Fans and pundits alike have been weighing in on the significance of these rare missteps.
Messi's miss came in Argentina's Copa America quarterfinal against Ecuador, while Ronaldo's miss occurred in Portugal's Euro 2024 last-16 match against Slovenia. Ronaldo failed to score from 12 yards in extra time against Slovenia while Messi's miss came during the Penalty shootouts against Ecuador.
Fans took to social media to share their reactions, with some expressing shock and disbelief, while others offered encouragement and support.
"Messi's miss was worse than Ronaldo's," wrote one fan on Twitter. "No intensity
"Ronaldo missed a decisive penalty" wrote another fan.
These rare misses have sparked a larger conversation about the pressure faced by top athletes. While both Messi and Ronaldo have consistently delivered, their recent penalty misses serve as a reminder that even the greatest can falter.
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