After Lionel Messi tasted yet more international heartbreak with Argentina at the Copa America, his goalscoring record on the big stage has once again come under question.
Messi was powerless as the Albiceleste were defeated 2-0 by bitter rivals Brazil, thus ending their dreams of making the Copa America finals in back yard of their greatest foe.
It is one of a series of international disappointments for Messi, who incredibly has scored only four goals in 20 knockout stage matches for his nations.
Widely regarded as the greatest footballer on the planet, Messi has endured a strained relationship with Argentina because his perceived failure to deliver when wearing the famous pale blue and white stripes.
After featuring in nine major competitions for Argentina, Messi is still waiting on his first victory as the desperation to lift silverware with his nation before he retires grows.