LIONEL MESSI sensationally missed the chance to become the World Cup’s all-time record goalscorer after fluffing a penalty against Austria.
Messi, who turns 39 in two days, stepped up from 12 yards after Lautaro Martinez was fouled in the penalty area eight minutes in, with a spot-kick being given after a review.
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Lionel Messi missed the chance to become the World Cup’s all-time top goalscorer Credit: Reuters
Messi fired past the post for Argentina against Austria Credit: Reuters
But the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner failed to convert as he scuffed his penalty wide to the right of the goal.
After netting a hat-trick in Argentina’s opening game against Algeria, Messi had drawn level with Miroslav Klose as the all-time top scorer at World Cup finals with 16 goals.
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