Is Messi really gonna give up on Argentina? Outrage, disbelief on Twitter
Messi announces retirement from International football after losing major match final for the third time in the last two years.
After losing to Chile for the second consecutive time, Captain Lionel Messi on Monday announced that he is retiring from international football.
After the match got over, Messi said, "Argentina is over for me. I am taking this decision for me and the many people who want this. I've tried so hard, but I am leaving without managing it."
Messi was the first one to take penalty but missed it in the 0-0 final that proceeded to shootout. He looked devastated post-match and was seen in tears. This is shocking for the football world as the next World Cup is two years away. Twitter gets emotional after he announced his retirement. Here are some of the reactions: