“Very angry, God has this for me”: Messi | Manorama Online Sports | 2026 FIFA World Cup | Match Lionel Messi Argentina – Egypt
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Published: Jul 8, 2026 03:25 PM IST
Updated: July 8, 2026 4:50 pm EST.
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Lionel Messi (Photo: Reuters/Brett Davis)
In the pre-quarter Superstar Lionel Messi says he was extremely disappointed to miss a penalty against Egypt when he was one goal down and feared he had let his teammates down. “I managed to equalize. It was a big relief and a huge joy for us. Yes, it really was a relief, a release for everyone. Like I said, I was very angry about the missed penalty and the way I took it. I felt like I let the team down at the decisive moment. Luckily, God again prepared something special for me at the end. The people who watched the match showed what it means to be an Argentine every day and how proud it is of us. I’m very happy,” said Messi after the match about emotional moments.
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Fans were concerned that Messi would have to pay a heavy price for the penalty he missed earlier in the match. This is the second time Messi has missed a penalty at this World Cup. Messi also missed a penalty in the group match. It was Messi’s fourth penalty miss in World Cup history, not counting penalties. Messi also praised Argentina’s fighting spirit. He said that the reluctance to lose saved the team from another crisis. “I have said this many times and will repeat it often. This is a team that competes, always gives it their all, never admits defeat, never gives up.” – said Messi.
Messi missed the decisive penalty when Egypt were one goal ahead in the first half. However, Egypt maintained their advantage and increased their lead (2-0) in the 67th minute thanks to a goal from Mostafa Zico. But Argentina leveled the score (2:2) thanks to Christian Romero (79 minutes) and Lionel Messi (83). Having scored the equalizing goal, Messi ran towards the corner flag. Jumped into the air twice. The Argentine raised his fist and pointed at the fans in the gallery. Enzo Fernandez’s injury-time header (90+3) then completed a historic comeback (2-3) at the World Cup and secured Argentina’s place in the quarter-finals. Messi’s eyes filled with tears when the final whistle sounded. The teammates gathered around the captain and hugged each other to celebrate the victory. He then took Messi on his shoulders, brought him to the center of the field and lifted him into the air.
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“Messi’s leadership is reflected on the pitch. The knowledge he imparts on a daily basis is a great lesson for us. He is our guide. He is our inspiration, our leader. When I saw his performance after the goal against Egypt, when I saw how emotional he was at the end, I told him on the field to enjoy it. Because he deserves it.” – said Lautaro Martinez after the match.
English summary:
Lionel Messi expressed his deep disappointment over missing a penalty against Egypt in the pre-quarter-finals, fearing he had let his teammates down. Despite the setback, he found solace and great joy in the equalizer, calling it liberating and a testament to the Argentine spirit.
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