Messi's Miss: A Penalty Problem That Goes Beyond MLS The recent penalty miss by Lionel Messi against Nashville in Major League Soccer (MLS) has sparked a familiar debate about his inability to convert from the spot.
This issue isn't new; Messi has had his fair share of penalty misses throughout his career, including twice at the World Cup. Messi's reputation and expectation level contribute to this phenomenon.
His sky high standards often result in disappointment when he falls short, particularly when his misses come at critical moments.