Lionel Messi retires from international football after Copa America 2016 final loss

“This is a difficult moment. Tough to make analysis. I thought about it in the locker room and think national team career is over for me. This is not for me,” said Messi.

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Argentina lost to Chile on penalties after both sides failed to break the deadlock. Messi was the players who failed to convert from the spot. His shot went sailing over the bar.

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Messi’s retirement came as a surprise to many as he is just 29 years of age.