Penalties aplenty as Messi and VAR deliver day of high drama
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia - For anyone who has ever missed a penalty at any level, there was some consolation on Saturday - Lionel Messi can miss them too.
With the world watching him in a World Cup opener against Iceland, the normally brilliant Messi struck a weak spot-kick that was saved, leaving Argentina with a disappointing 1-1 draw.
Messi's failure was all the more bitter given long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo easily converted a penalty for Portugal the day before on his way to a stunning hat-trick in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Spain.
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