Lionel Messi is not perfect. In the first half of Peru vs. Argentina, the Barcelona star was not as sharp as usual.
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He did create danger, yes. But it wasn't as impactful as he usually is in Spain. For example, in the 40th minute, he attempted a shot that went way off target.
So off target that it ended up as a throw-in. A sight rarely seen in the Argentine player, who moments before also came very close to beating Pedro Gallese.