Following the Argentina national team's second straight major Cup final loss in the Copa América against Chile this year, the Argentine media harshly criticized Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi for being responsible for the Albiceleste's tough losses. Because of that criticism, Messi was rumored to even take a break from the national team, at least in 2015, but he was included in Tata Martino's list for upcoming friedlies next month.
Messi has many critics in Argentina, but he can find comfort with his teammates, especially Carlos Tévez, the former Juventus star who returned to his home country to end his career.