Copa America 2024: Argentina captain, Messi reacts to penalty miss against Ecuador

Copa America 2024: Argentina captain, Messi reacts to penalty miss against Ecuador

Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi, has reacted to his penalty miss against Ecuador at the Copa America 2024.

Recall that Messi missed his penalty kick as Argentina defeated Ecuador 4-2 in the quarter-final clash on Thursday to qualify for the semifinals.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made two saves during the penalty shootout.

The match had ended in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Messi said he was angry after missing his penalty kick.

"I was very angry because I was convinced to take it that way if the opportunity arose.

"I had talked with Dibu and Rulli in advance," Messi told the press.

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