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Lionel Messi Slams 'Bulls--t' Refereeing in Argentina Defeat; Not Set to Retire

Argentina captain Lionel Messi slammed the refereeing at the Copa America after his side lost 2-0 to Brazil in the semi-finals on Tuesday, but he suggested he'll continue playing for the national team.

Referee Roddy Zambrano missed what appeared to be two clear penalties for La Albiceleste and did not consult the video assistant referee.

Per ESPN, Messi said:

"[The officials] were tired of making bulls--t calls at this Copa, and they didn't go to VAR. It was unbelievable.

"It was like that all match. It was bulls--t that they were doing it all match.