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Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From International Football
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Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From International Football
June 27, 2016 11:24
Argentine football star Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after losing the Copa America final to Chile
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Lionel Messi had a chance to earn Argentina's first major title in 23 years when they took on Chile in the Copa America final (Image credit: All AFP images)
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It was a hard fought match where Lionel Messi was always being tracked by the Chilean defenders
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After a tough 90 minutes, the scoreboard read 0-0; meaning the contest entered into extra-time
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Extra-time too ended in a goal-less draw meant the final was heading for penalties
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Messi took the first penalty for Argentina and inexplicably he missed, sending the ball wide of the post
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The FC Barcelona star was dejected with himself for missing that crucial shot which could have given Argentina the momentum
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That miss led to Argentina's 4-2 loss in the Copa America final via penalties
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Soon after, the 29-year-old announced his retirement from international football, saying he tried his best to make Argentina champions
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Messi eventually concluded his illustrious career with Argentina without a major trophy but having scored 55 goals, the most for his country
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