Lionel Messi proved he has a real savage side when Yerry Mina missed a penalty vs Argentina

Last year, Lionel Messi silenced his doubters by guiding Argentina to Copa America glory.

One criticism aimed at the little genius throughout his career was the fact that he never tasted success on the international stage.

Prior to Argentina’s first triumph since 1993, Messi had lost a World Cup final to Germany and two Copa America finals against Chile, both those defeats to the South American nation coming on penalties.

But the Paris Saint-Germain superstar finally lifted international silverware in the summer of 2021 and he was absolutely electric throughout the team’s campaign.

Messi contributed to nine of Argentina’s 13 goals (4 goals, 5 assists) and was rightly presented with the coveted Golden Ball award after the 1-0 final victory over Brazil, where Angel Di Maria scored the only goal of the game.

And in the team’s semi-final success over Colombia, the 35-year-old proved that he’s a different animal when proudly wearing his country’s jersey.

The crunch game between the two South American giants – which was sadly played behind-closed-doors due to Covid-19 restrictions – went to a penalties after Luis Diaz cancelled out Lautaro Martinez’s early opener, which was assisted by Messi.

Argentina eventually prevailed 3-2 in the shootout, with Aston Villa‘s Emiliano Martinez saving three spot kicks.

One of those saves came against Everton defender Yerry Mina and straight after the Colombian was denied, Messi showed he has a real savage side.

Per Tyc Sports, Messi screamed: “Dance Now! Dance Now!” at a shell-shocked Mina, who he actually played alongside for a brief time at Barcelona.

“HOW ABOUT DANCING NOW?” yells Leo Messi to Yerry Mina after his penalty kick is saved by Dibu Martínez. This is the Messi all of Argentina