Barcelona FC, Argentine forward, Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the National Team. He disclosed this after losing his penalty that led to 4-2 defeat of Argentina at Copa America final. In an interview to TyC sports after the game, he said he would no longer play for the national team.


"The national team is over for me. I've made my decision. I'm taking this decision for me and for the many people who want this. I've tried so hard, but I'm leaving without managing it", the tearful Messi said after losing his penalty.