Twitter reacts to record-breaking Messi and Spain's first Euro defeat in 12 Years
Lionel Messi interacts with a fan who ran onto the field prior to the start of the second half during a 2016 Copa America Centenario Semifinal match between Argentina and the United States
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In what was a brilliant night of football, Lionel Messi guided Argentina to the Copa America final with a record-breaking feat, while Croatia ended Spain’s 12-year unbeaten run at the Euro finals. The Twitteratti showered praise on the Argentine demigod, and brickbats on Spain for their display.
The record-breaking goal from the Magician
Best in the World. #Messi #CopaAmerica https://t.co/XR1on6WcGz
— Jon Snow (@iam_vishalsingh) June 22, 2016
Lionel Messi now most goals (55) for Argentina in his 112th game. Went past Gabriel Batistuta's tally of 54 goals in 77 games!#CopaAmerica
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) June 22, 2016
For Argentina things are always going to get Messi
I wish I was Argentinian and loved soccer so I could never stop saying “It’s Gonna Get Messi.”
— Sammy Rhodes (@sammyrhodes) June 22, 2016
"How can someone repeat this again and again. Has to be a freaking maniac. Total alien stuff!"- People talking abt Messi, Kohli and Kejriwal
— Udta Lo*endra (@LOLendraSingh) June 22, 2016
That's why its called
#ARGvUSA basically… pic.twitter.com/iG3CKJI0sq
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) June 22, 2016
Here's all you need to know: one team will be playing fútbol; the other's playing soccer. #ARGvUSA
— Saque de Banda (@aurabogado) June 21, 2016
Also read: Remembering the Greek Miracle of Euro 2004
Another magical Messi moment
A fan gets Messi's autograph on his shirt, bows down to him, hugs him twice. Just beautiful.... pic.twitter.com/s6GB1H8voR
— Football Trolls (@Footballltrolls) June 22, 2016
Forget his shirt...can we trade the US squad + 2 draft picks for Messi? https://t.co/MEfjTlauhm
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) June 22, 2016
Ivan Perisic ending Spain's 12-year unbeaten run
#CRO go 2-1 against #ESP with a goal from Perisic!! #Euro2016 #CROESP pic.twitter.com/7wY12E9u7C
— Flaco Gooner (@FlacoGooner) June 21, 2016
Sloppy De Gea
De Gea getting beat at his near post twice is even better with the Titanic music😂😂😂😩😩😩👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🍆🍒🍆🍑
— Ben (@CriminalCosta) June 21, 2016
De Gea in front of goal tonight. pic.twitter.com/MljkUbGDhO
— Dami Abisiga (@pharmacistDee) June 21, 2016
De Gea when a shot isn't straight at him... pic.twitter.com/4f7XI7gSXY
— Lukita (@ModricEsque) June 21, 2016
The strange Real Madrid connection
#EURO2016 missed penalties:
— Football Trolls (@Footballltrolls) June 21, 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos
Both Real Madrid players
PENALTY MISSED!!! By Sergio Ramos. #CRO 1-1 #ESP still. #Euro2016 pic.twitter.com/tUR5xZIf8W
— Football News Now (@FootballNewsN) June 21, 2016
Busquets and Biscuits
busquets is like crumbled biscuits now 😂😂😂#ESPCRO #EURO2016
— Goonerunny (@tushizap) June 21, 2016
Now Italy
FT: #ESP 1 - #CRO 2
— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) June 21, 2016
Spain finish 2nd in their group behind Croatia. Spain will face Italy in the last 16. pic.twitter.com/pYo3e8JEHY
Also read: Euro 2016 | Missing players XI; Benzema, Kompany and Pirlo among absentees
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