Despite beating Maradona, Messi is furious at the penalty miss

Argentina entered the field against Poland on Wednesday in the fight to reach the last sixteen. That match is special, memorable for Lionel Messi. Because, this seven-time Ballon d’Or winning forward set the record for playing the most World Cup matches in Argentina’s jersey. In this achievement, he surpassed compatriot legend Diego Maradona.

The match against Poland is Messi’s 22nd World Cup match. On the other hand, Maradona played 21 matches. The Albiceleste confirmed the second round of the World Cup by making the record match memorable. However, after surpassing the legend, the Argentine football wizard said that Maradona would have been happy with this achievement had he lived.

Messi also said that Maradona loved him very much. He said, “I came to know it (the record) some time ago. Actually breaking such a record is quite a joy. If Maradona was alive, he would have been very happy to see this. He loved me a lot. He was always happy with my success. He still is.” would have been.”

However, even in such a happy match, Messi has become a character of sadness. The regret of not being able to put the ball in the net of Poland in the penalty shot is burning him. Because, as soon as the Polish goalkeeper blocked Messi’s shot, his name went up in the record of shame. The Argentina captain is now the only footballer in World Cup history to have missed two penalties.

Messi himself regretted this mistake. He said it himself after the match. Of course, he himself and his teammates left after that. Which has been met in the field as well. They scored two goals in the Polish net. Messi’s eyes are now on the second round. They want to play with their own rhythm. Messi asked the fans to have confidence.