Cristiano Ronaldo had the chance to make history but couldn’t capitalize from the spot, missing a penalty for Portugal against Ireland in the World Cup Qualifiers. The miss left many wondering how Lionel Messi compares when it comes to penalties missed in 2025.

Ronaldo’s attempt was denied by Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, marking the Portuguese star’s third missed penalty of the year. In contrast, Messi has missed just once in 2025.

The Al Nassr captain previously failed to convert a penalty in his club’s 2–0 win over Raed Ozaybi in the Saudi Pro League, and again for Portugal during a 5–2 victory over Denmark in the UEFA Nations League.

Messi’s lone miss came in Inter Miami’s 3–0 loss to Charlotte FC in MLS regular-season play. The Argentine has successfully converted two of hi

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