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Podcast: Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
Episode: Messi misses, Argentina advances on penalties, State of the Union 500th Episode!
Description: Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap Messi and Argentina’s dramatic win to advance to the Copa América semifinals. Lisandro MartÃnez put the reigning champs on top in the 35th minute, scoring his first international goal of his career. After Ecuador leveled the score in second half stoppage time, Argentina clinched their spot on penalties despite Lionel Messi's shocking miss. Emiliano MartÃnez was electric in the shootout with two huge saves. The Euro 2024 quarter finals also kick off tomorrow with two of the biggest matchups between Spain and Germany & Portugal and France. (3:37)To wrap the s...