Lionel Messi: Argentina forward retires from international football

Messi misses a PK

"It's not meant for me. For me the national team is over. I've done all I can, it hurts not to be a champion," the 29-year-old forward said after defeat by Chile at the Copa America.

With Barcelona, Messi has won eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues.

Be that as it may, his exclusive real universal honor is 2008 Olympic gold.

Argentina were beaten 1-0 in the 2014 World Cup last by Germany before two Copa America last annihilations by Chile on PKs. Messi was likewise on the losing side against Brazil in the 2007 Copa America last.

"It's been four finals, I tried. It was the thing I wanted the most, but I couldn't get it, so I think it's over," he added.

"I think this is best for everyone. First of all for me, and then for everyone. I think there's a lot of people who want this, who obviously are not satisfied, as we are not satisfied reaching a final and not winning it.

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"It's very hard, but the decision is taken. Now I will not try more and there will be no going back."

Messi had scored five times at the competition, including a radiant free-kick in the semi-last against hosts the USA to end up his nation's record scorer with 55 Goals.
Source: Rewritten But From BBC