Messi announces Argentina retirement | Football Espana
Barcelona star Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after Argentina’s defeat to Chile in the Copa America final on Monday. Messi missed a spot-kick as Argentina lost their third straight final, a 0-0 draw in 120 minutes followed by a 4-2 defeat on penalties, prompting the forward to admit he could do no more in trying to win a major trophy with his country.
Lionel Messi urged not to quit Argentina side by Barcelona teammate Claudio Bravo | Squawka
"For me Messi is the best player in the world," Bravo told post-match reporters.