5 worst defeats of Lionel Messi's career

#1 2014 World Cup finals defeat against Germany

So close, yet so far

Arguably the worst ever defeat of Lionel Messi's career. The finals of the 2014 World Cup took place on 13 July 2014 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Two-time winners Argentina played the three-time champions Germany in the finals.

The game finished 0-0 after 90 minutes and went into extra time. The game seemed to be heading towards a penalty shootout, but Mario Gotze scored a brilliant extra-time goal to shock Argentina, handing them a 1-0 defeat. La Albiceleste did not manage a single shot on target throughout the 120 minutes as Messi failed to influence his side on the big night.

He also wasted a couple of good opportunities but Germany played some excellent football and deservedly won the title. Messi was the star of the show for Argentina throughout the World Cup but tragically failed at the final hurdle.