@cr7_phillipsThe furthest Messi has scored against a Top 10 team at the World Cup is from the penalty spot. Kinda sums things up.
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Messi penalty World Cup Top 10 team
Photo by @cr7_phillips· Jul 25, 2026· Lionel Messi
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The focus is on a soccer game with a penalty kick about to happen. A player in a white and blue striped jersey with the number 10 is standing near the ball, facing the goal. The goalkeeper is in position in front of the net. The stadium is packed with cheering fans. The mood is tense and exciting, typical of a major sporting event. The Coca-Cola logo is prominently displayed on the advertising boards around the field.
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