“I’ve done all I can, I’ve been in four finals and it hurts not to be a champion”, Messi said. It has been four finals, I want more than anyone to win a title with the national team, but unfortunately, it did not happen…
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They were beaten 1-0 by Germany in the World Cup in 2014 and lost on controls, in like way to Chile, in the rest of the 2015 Copa America, while Messi additionally tasted rout with Argentina in the rest of the 2007 Copa America. “I think this is best for everyone”. If so, he will continue to play club football for the Spanish champions F.C. Barcelona.
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano soon levelled the score before Charles Aranguiz netted a penalty kick for Chile to put them in lead again, the Guardian reported.
On Tuesday Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri, football legend Diego Maradona and millions of fans around the world joined an ever-increasing chorus pleading the player to reverse his decision.
Argentina’s next competitive match is a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in September, but now it’s uncertain what kind of team it will have then, as other players from Messi’s generation may also decide to leave the national team.
Don’t cry for me, Argentina.
Messi’s dedication for his passion of football for his team made him fly from Spain to Argentina against Honduras.
Argentina lost to Chile in the Copa Centenario Final on Sunday.
But while his glittering career with Barca has seen him named Fifa World Player of the Year on no fewer than five occasions – a record – he has faced persistent sniping from critics back home for his inability to land a major title in the colours of Argentina.
“I feel an enormous sadness, it tears my heart in two”, said 29-year-old Juan Pablo Pinasco.
Messi made his decision after losing a third major tournament in a row as captain, but according to Marca, more Argentina stars could follow the Barca forward’s action and quit the national team. Argentina went down to Chile in the finals of Copa America 2016. “It’s very hard, but the decision is taken”. For now it seems like the greatest player in the world is going to take a break from global competition. “Now I am leaving without having managed it”, Messi reportedly said.
Some people say Messi was only reacting to the loss, and that he will be back with the national team in time to play in the 2018 World Cup.
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He is the national team’s career leading scorer with 55 goals in 113 global appearances.
