Messi's Misses and the Fickle Nature of Champions The latest installment in Lionel Messi's tumultuous World Cup saga has seen him miss another crucial penalty, this time against Egypt.
Argentine fans and pundits are frustrated and bewildered by his consistent faltering under pressure.
As Argentina defends its title with great expectation, it's natural to wonder if Messi's misses are more than just a series of unfortunate events. The weight of Argentine expectations is crushing Messi.