Lionel Messi shocked Argentina and the world at large on Sunday when he announced his retirement from international football soon after Argentina’s heartbreaking final loss.
Argentina lost the Copa America final to Chile on penalties, mirroring a loss to the same side at the last tournament a year ago. Add in the 2014 World Cup final loss to Germany, and Lionel Messi felt just too overwhelmed, and decided to hang up his boots playing for his national side.
Argentinean President Mauricio Macri And Footballing Legend Diego Maradona Reach Out To Messi To Rescind Decision To Retire