Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi, has responded to his penalty miss against Ecuador in the Copa America 2024 quarter-final. Messi missed his penalty during Argentina’s 4-2 victory over Ecuador in the shootout, securing their spot in the semifinals after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez played a crucial role with two saves.
Expressing his feelings to reporters post-match, Messi revealed his frustration: “I was very angry because I was convinced to take it that way if the opportunity arose. I had discussed it beforehand with Dibu and Rulli.”
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