What happens in the seconds before a high-stakes penalty is not simply a test of courage, willpower or preparation.

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Lionel Messi still holds an impressive record he set at Barcelona, as Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane fell short of matching it. It’s remarkable how many records Lionel Messi still holds ...