Messi missed a penalty in Panenka style: Inter Miami suffered a crushing defeat.

Fatal defeat for Inter Miami

According to The Sun: Lionel Messi became a topic of discussion after his unsuccessful penalty kick in a match where Inter Miami suffered a crushing defeat in the MLS.

The 38-year-old Messi, regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history, has won numerous awards during his impressive career, including eight Ballon d'Ors.

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Inter Miami star Lionel Messi missed a penalty against Charlotte. Messi decided to try a Panenka shot. Charlotte goalkeeper Christian Kalina easily saved Messi's unsuccessful attempt. Messi's evening worsened as Inter Miami lost 0-3 and lost a teammate.Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Unsuccessful moment and fan reaction

In the match against Charlotte in North Carolina, Messi was unable to make an impact. In the 30th minute, the referee awarded a penalty following a VAR review, giving him a chance to open the scoring.

Fans hoped to celebrate the first goal soon, but Messi opted for a Panenka shot, which turned out to be a failure. Charlotte goalkeeper Christian Kalina effortlessly saved the ball, and subsequently, Inter Miami conceded three goals while also being down a player due to a red card for Thomas Aviles.

Fans were disappointed and took to social media to express their dissatisfaction, criticizing the decisions of the former world football star.

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Some even went too far, claiming that the MLS star has "lost relevance." One fan wrote:

“He’s actually washed.”

Others also expressed their dissatisfaction with comments like:

“Messi just score the pen bro.”

and

“Not so easy to score penalties now ay?”

Someone noted:

“He might be washed.”

Another fan summarized:

“Horrendous attempt.”

As a result of Inter Miami's unsuccessful game, criticism directed at Messi is noticeably increasing. After this match, it became evident that the successes and failures of a great athlete always attract attention and spark discussion, and fans' opinions vary significantly. Now we eagerly await the next performances and fan reactions.