Messi Retires From International Football After Losing To Chile In COPA America Final

Date: 27-06-2016 7:52 am (7 years ago) | Author: Daniel Bosai
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Lionel Messi has stunned the footballing world by announcing that he is quitting international football following Argentina's penalty shootout loss to Chile in the Copa America final.




The 29-year-old missed his spot-kick in the shootout as Argentina lost their third major final in three years, following last year's Copa America final and the 2014 World Cup final.
"It's tough, it's not the time for analysis," Messi said. "In the dressing room I thought that this is the end for me with the national team, it's not for me.
"That's the way I feel right now, it's a huge sadness once again and I missed the penalty that was so important.
"I tried so hard to be champion with Argentina. But it didn't happen. I couldn't do it."
Sergio Aguero, Messi's best friend on the team, said he had never seen the mood in the dressing room so low, while Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero is hopeful that Messi may rethink his decision.
"I think Leo spoke in the heat of the moment because we missed that great chance," said Romero.
The Copa American final in New Jersey was the Barcelona star's 112th appearance for his country.

Messi scored five goals in the tournament, but blasted his penalty over the bar after the game finished 0-0 after 120 minutes.

Following the game, Messi confirmed the news on Argentina's Twitter account.

Messi hangs up his international boots as Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer, having netted 55 times for his country, surpassing Gabriel Batistuta last week.


Posted: at 27-06-2016 07:52 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- kp45 at 27-06-2016 08:39 AM (7 years ago)
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Noted
Posted: at 27-06-2016 08:39 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- mikedonng at 27-06-2016 08:47 AM (7 years ago)
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sorry fr u loss bro
Posted: at 27-06-2016 08:47 AM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- mikedonng at 27-06-2016 08:49 AM (7 years ago)
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sorry fr u loss bro
Posted: at 27-06-2016 08:49 AM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Vectorcy at 27-06-2016 08:56 AM (7 years ago)
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ehya its so bad it is time for people
to know that he is human he is not
some god of football they always try
to make him be, pique take not next
time u want to compare him with
cr7
Posted: at 27-06-2016 08:56 AM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- Vectorcy at 27-06-2016 08:58 AM (7 years ago)
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God knows that no one ought to say
that he didn't try... The likes of Pele
and Maradona can now relax and
stop attacking him... This two of all
footballers should know what it
means to be great... Maybe they
don't know what it means to be the
greatest....
Posted: at 27-06-2016 08:58 AM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- Floyd29 at 27-06-2016 09:09 AM (7 years ago)
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Messi why? is not the end of the world
Posted: at 27-06-2016 09:09 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- morgan1 at 27-06-2016 09:18 AM (7 years ago)
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Oh! my Messi,,,,sorry about that,,,,D penalty is shockin!!! just move on ,,
Posted: at 27-06-2016 09:18 AM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- Donchijoz at 27-06-2016 09:33 AM (7 years ago)
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Take heart. Not your fault. Not your luck
Posted: at 27-06-2016 09:33 AM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- GermoDon at 27-06-2016 09:36 AM (7 years ago)
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Na him problem
Posted: at 27-06-2016 09:36 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- gogoman at 27-06-2016 10:03 AM (7 years ago)
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BAD LOSER!!!!
Posted: at 27-06-2016 10:03 AM (7 years ago) | Grande Master
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- K01abinibi at 27-06-2016 10:06 AM (7 years ago)
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itsh! happens xpecially when d whole world is lookin up to u. Messi is football hate it or love it
Posted: at 27-06-2016 10:06 AM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- EDDYPRINCE at 27-06-2016 10:08 AM (7 years ago)
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ITS OK MESSI,, NA SO FOOTBALL BE
Posted: at 27-06-2016 10:08 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- kison at 27-06-2016 10:28 AM (7 years ago)
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NEXT TIME BE careful, be very very careful, CAREFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL……………………………….
Posted: at 27-06-2016 10:28 AM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- Toks-E at 27-06-2016 10:54 AM (7 years ago)
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We don catch am, dem no believe naija juju. After cheating Nigeria in that memorable final. The village gods are not sleeping na.
Nothing for am.

Posted: at 27-06-2016 10:54 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- CHRISETTE at 27-06-2016 11:08 AM (7 years ago)
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Too bad
Posted: at 27-06-2016 11:08 AM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- okatee at 27-06-2016 01:56 PM (7 years ago)
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NA MOUTH HIM DY MAK
Posted: at 27-06-2016 01:56 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- dickieponga at 27-06-2016 04:25 PM (7 years ago)
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Quote from: okata matthew on 27-06-2016 01:56 PM
NA MOUTH HIM DY MAK
Okatee, na god catch u dis time, oya i don hold im hands Slimmy abeg hold im blockus really right make i tie am up so na football forum u don dey hide.
God catch u today oya slimmy hold im blockus well well, ok i don tie am up...
No worry e no go escape dis time, i don tie am up near d goat...I go see who go help u dis time...
Posted: at 27-06-2016 04:25 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- dickieponga at 27-06-2016 04:34 PM (7 years ago)
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E try sha...
Posted: at 27-06-2016 04:34 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- kacylee at 27-06-2016 06:18 PM (7 years ago)
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MESSI WHY NAH?... U ARE STILL YOUNG AND PROMISING... WHATS MY OWN SEF TOO MUCH MONEY DEY CHOKE PERSON Roll Eyes

Posted: at 27-06-2016 06:18 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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