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Messi's Dreadful Penalty Record Worsens in Miami's 4-1 Defeat
Messi is one of the best soccer players in the world.
He plays for a team called Inter Miami in the United States.
On Saturday, his team played against Nashville SC.
It was an important game between two of the best teams in the league.
During the game, Messi got a chance to score from a penalty kick.
A penalty kick is a free shot at the goal.
Unfortunately, his shot was weak.
The other team's goalkeeper, Brian Schwake, caught it easily.
His team lost the game 4-1.
Messi has missed penalties before, even twice at the World Cup, so people are talking about it.
Inter Miami lost 4-1 to Nashville SC in a top-of-the-table MLS clash on Saturday.
Lionel Messi missed a 23rd-minute penalty that could have leveled the game.
Nashville SC goalkeeper Brian Schwake saved Messi's weak penalty comfortably.
Messi has also missed twice from the penalty spot at the World Cup.
The miss adds to scrutiny of Messi's penalty record in high-pressure situations.
- Who
- Lionel Messi, the Argentina captain, playing for Inter Miami; Nashville SC goalkeeper Brian Schwake saved his penalty.
- What
- Inter Miami lost 4-1 to Nashville SC after Messi missed a penalty in the 23rd minute.
- Where
- Venue not stated in the article.
- When
- Saturday, in a top-of-the-table MLS clash.
- Why
- Messi attempted to level the game from the penalty spot after Miami fell behind, but his weak effort was saved, worsening his penalty record.
Key facts
- Player
- Lionel Messi
- Match result
- Inter Miami 1-4 Nashville SC
- Competition
- Major League Soccer (MLS)
- Penalty moment
- 23rd minute
- Goalkeeper
- Brian Schwake (Nashville SC)
- Penalty outcome
- Saved; Messi failed to level the game
- World Cup penalties missed
- 2
- Match context
- Top-of-the-table clash
Sources
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