Lionel Messi retires from international football after heartbreak in Copa America final
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Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football following Argentina’s loss to Chile in Copa America final .
Messi said, “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.”
The two teams remained goalless in extra time which led the match into penalty shootout.
Both the teams missed out on their first attempt.
It was Messi for Argentina who missed the first chance.
Chile later netted their remaining four shots while Argentina had to settle with just two and lose the final for the second consecutive time in a penalty shootout at the hands of Chile.
Chile won 4-2 in penalty shootout against Argentina.
Lionel Messi didn’t win any major tournaments with Argentina.
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