Messi ‘messes’ up penalty as Chile beat Argentina to win Copa

Chile's captain, goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, holds the trophy after winning the Copa America Centenario by defeating Argentina in the penalty shootout in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 26, 2016. (AFP)

Updated on: Jun 27, 2016 6:18 PM IST

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Chile's captain, goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, holds the trophy after winning the Copa America Centenario by defeating Argentina in the penalty shootout in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 26, 2016. (AFP)

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Confetti falls as Chile, led by Claudio Bravo, celebrate their win. (AFP)

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A disconsolate Messi sits down as Argentina wait to receive their runners-up medals. (AFP)

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Chile's players hold hands and dance in celebration. (AFP)

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Chile's Gary Medel (L) and Arturo Vidal celebrate with the trophy. (AFP)

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Argentine players receive their second-place medals during the awards ceremony. (AFP)

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Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo celebrates the win. (Reuters)

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Chile's Gary Medel holds the Copa America Centenario trophy as the players take a victory lap. (AFP)

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Chile's players celebrate their win. (AFP)

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Chile's players celebrate their win. (AFP)

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Chile midfielder Francisco Silva (5) reacts after scoring the championship-winning goal. (Reuters)

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Claudio Bravo celebrates the win. (Reuters)

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Chilean players set off in celebration after the final penalty. (AFP)

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A disappointed Messi after missing his penalty. (ReutersUSA Today Sports)

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Messi buries his face in his hands after missing a penalty. (Reuters)

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Lionel Messi (L) strikes the ball to hit Chile's Charles Aranguiz on the face. (AFP)

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Argentina's Angel Di Maria (L) and Lionel Messi (C) vie for the ball with (L to R) Chile's Marcelo Diaz, Charles Aranguiz and Jose Fuenzalida. (AFP)

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Lionel Messi (L) is brought down by Chile's Arturo Vidal. (AFP)

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Chile's Alexis Sanchez shoots the ball past Argentina's Javier Mascherano (R). (AFP)

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Lionel Messi (#10) steers the ball past three Chilean defenders. (AFP)

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Referee Heber Lopes hands out a yellow card. (Reuters)

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Chile's Eduardo Vargas is fouled by Argentina's Ramiro Funes Mori. (AFP)

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The Metlife stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, before the start of the match. (AFP)

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Lionel Messi (C), Alexis Sanchez (L) and Marcelo Diaz vie for the ball. (AFP)

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Inside the Metlife stadium before the start of the match. (AFP)

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Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal (8) kicks the ball. (Reuters)

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Argentine and Chilean players jump for the ball. (AFP)

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Referee Heber Lopes hands a red card to Chile midfielder Marcelo Diaz (21). (Reuters)

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Lionel Messi dribbles the ball past Chile’s Arturo Vidal. (Reuters)

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Chile forward Alexis Sanchez is brought down by Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi (17). (Reuters)

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Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain (9) dribbles the ball past Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal (8). (Reuters)

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Argentina defender Nicholas Otamendi (17) battles for the ball with Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal (8). (Reuters)

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Lionel Messi (10) looks on during player introductions prior to the start of the match. (Reuters)

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A supporter of Chile waits for the start of the Copa America Centenario final between Argentina and Chile. (AFP)

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A supporter of Argentina waits for the start of the Copa America Centenario final. (AFP)

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The flag of Chile is entered into the field before the start of the Copa America Centenario final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States, on June 26, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / DON EMMERT (AFP)

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Players of Argentina (L) and Chile step onto the field before the start of the Copa America Centenario final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States, on June 26, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Don EMMERT (AFP)