Lionel Messi attempted a daring Panenka during the Copa America. He discusses his miss with Argentina.
Not everyone can be Zidane… Lionel Messi tried a Panenka during the quarter-finals of the Copa America. And he missed it… The Argentine missed during the penalty shootout won by Argentina against Ecuador (1-0, 4-2 on penalties).
« A lot of anger. I was convinced to take it like that. I had talked with Dibu (Martínez), with Rulli, I had taken a few penalties. I hadn’t practiced it, but I had talked about it with them. I had seen several shots go in, and indeed the goalkeeper guessed right, I tried to touch the ball and it went high. »
However, Argentina was once again saved by their goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. « I knew Dibu is always there in those moments, he loves those moments, he becomes big, » commented La Pulga (Messi). « Even before the match, I joked thinking that if there were penalties, we would be calm. It’s fortunate that when we get to this stage, we have an advantage. »
O panenka não correu bem a Messi. pic.twitter.com/iHhm3KhjeO
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