The Barcelona superstar stepped up after Sergio Aguero was fouled in the penalty area, with the scores locked level at 1-1.

However, Messi’s penalty was poor, with Hannes por Halldorsson able to palm his effort away.

And, naturally, that led to something resembling a social media meltdown, with many quick to point out that Messi’s eternal rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, scored from 12 yards in Portugal’s pulsating 3-3 draw with Spain on Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Messi and his Argentina team-mates could not breach the Icelandic defensive wall for the remainder of the game, either, and were forced to settle for a point from their opening game of the tournament.