Football: Messi retires from international football

Football: Messi retires from international football

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States, June 27, (APP): Football: Messi retires from international football

 

Lionel Messi sensationally announced his retirement from international football here Sunday after Argentina crashed to an upset defeat against Chile in the final of the Copa America.

 

"For me the national team is over. I've done all I can, it hurts not to be a champion," the 29-year-old Barcelona superstar told reporters after his fourth defeat in a major final with Argentina.