Copa America Final vs Chile: How Lionel Messi Missed His Penalty - Watch Video
YouTube is flooded with videos of how Argentina captain Lionel Messi missed his penalty kick during the Copa America final versus Chile.
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Chile edged out Argentina 4-2 in penalties in the Copa America final
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Messi missed his spot-kick after regulation time ended goalless
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Messi announced his retirement from international football after the loss
Lionel Messi is clearly Argentina's heartbreak 'kid'. Chile upset favourites Argentina with a penalty shootout victory in the Copa America final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday to retain their title in the world's oldest continental soccer competition.
Chile earned themselves bragging rights as South America's dominant team as they beat heavyweights Argentina 4-2 on penalties for a second straight year. Lionel Messi missed from the spot in the shootout, cutting a dejected figure after the result was sealed and Argentina's trophy drought had been extended to 23 years.
The two sides were deadlocked 0-0 after 90 minutes and also after another half an hour of extra time in a match where both teams were reduced to 10 men in the first half.
Messi retired from international soccer after Argentina's defeat, the fourth final the 29-yer-old Barcelona striker has lost with the national side.
(With inputs from Reuters)