Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, shortly after Argentina lost the Copa America final against Chile (4-2).
Messi missed a penalty in the shootout but was instrumental in getting his country to the final match. However, he shocked the world of sport with what many hope is a decision he will eventually make a U-turn on.
This is how Twitter reacted to the news…
Maradona, before #CopaAmerica final: “If you don’t win, don’t come back”
Messi took it too seriously. #MessiRetires— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) June 27, 2016
Sanchez to Messi: “That was for 2006.”
Messi: “Oh my God, I have failed my club! Must quit national team.”#CopaAMerica— Chiranjit Ojha (@ChiranjitOjha) June 27, 2016
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