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Ben Hayward

Players who missed penalties at the World Cup

Italy forward Roberto Baggio stares at the ground in dejection after his missed penalty in the 1994 World Cup final as Brazil players celebrate the title.

The award of a penalty is sometimes celebrated as if it were a goal, but there is still work to be done.

And sometimes, the pressure can be too much. Any player can convert from 12 yards on the training ground – or should be able to. But in a high-pressure situation, it is much more difficult.

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