'He is human' - Messi misses from the spot as he chases scoring record (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick in a World Cup match against Austria, preventing him from becoming the all-time World Cup record goalscorer. He is acknowledged as human despite his exceptional abilities.

• Messi missed a penalty kick during a World Cup match against Austria
• The missed penalty prevented Messi from breaking the all-time World Cup scoring record
• Messi is recognized as a human despite his exceptional skills