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Lionel Messi leaves enduring mark on U.S. soccer fans despite Copa loss

Lionel Messi missed in a penalty shootout for the first time in his career Sunday as Argentina lost the Copa America Centenario to Chile.

Hearts were broken for Argentina fans, who had to watch their team lose a third straight major tournament, the last two by way of penalty shootout to Chile in the Copa America. And Messi, the world's greatest soccer player, who has won FIFA Ballon d'Ors, the Champions League and countless La Liga titles, is still searching for international greatness.

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Yet, the Barcelona and Argentina star made a lasting impact on the host United States — a country starving for a soccer star.