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WATCH: Lionel Messi misses penalty shootout attempt in Copa America final

The Argentine superstar sailed his attempt over the net in the penalty shootout, and La Albiceleste went on to again lose the championship match.

Lionel Messi choked in the Copa America final.

Looking for his first major title with Argentina, the superstar missed his penalty attempt as his team ended up losing to Chile in a penalty shootout for the second straight Copa final..

It was the Barcelona forward's first miss in a penalty shootout during his legendary career.

After Chile's Arturo Vidal saw his attempt get blocked by goalkeeper Sergio Romero, Messi stepped up to the spot and watched his shot fly over the crossbar.