Ronaldo Fans Mock Messi After Missed Record-Breaking Penalty
Lionel Messi stepped up early in Argentina’s group game against Austria with a chance to surpass Miroslav Klose as the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer. He missed the spot-kick, prompting a wave of reactions on social media. One viral comment from a Cristiano Ronaldo supporter read, “Our GOAT doesn’t break records with penalties,” as users shared the footage and reignited the Messi–Ronaldo debate. Other fans speculated about scripted outcomes, while some praised Messi’s overall brilliance. Messi later found the net in the 38th minute, moving ahead of Klose with 17 World Cup goals. He remains on course to set more records in the 2026 tournament.
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