Leonel Messi, the God of Football, has announced his retirement at the age of 29, and nobody can believe it. In a very emotional manner, Messi declared his retirement from the International Football Team of Argentina, after losing a penalty strike against Chile on Sunday in the Copa America final.
The Barcelona forward, regarded by many as the greatest footballer of all-time, was visibly upset by Argentina’s third major tournament final defeat.
“It’s tough, it’s not the time for analysis,” he said. “In the dressing room I thought that this is the end for me with the national team, it’s not for me. That’s the way I feel right now, it’s a huge sadness once again and I missed the penalty that was so important.
“I tried so hard to be a champion with Argentina. But it didn’t happen. I couldn’t do it. I think it’s best for everyone, for me and for many people who want it. The choice for me is over, it is a decision. I tried many times
When the world woke up to this miserable news,it was all gloom and despondency on the social media:
Congratulations!! You have been an inspiration to an entire generation #Messi
— ShikharDhawan (@SDhawan25) June 27, 2016
This is why #Messi can't retire: worldwide outcry on social media after his announcement. @TeamMessipic.twitter.com/J988nykfmJ
— MischaHeuer (@mischaheuer) June 27, 2016
He is Sachin Tendulkar of Football..!
he is Legend and he will be a legend always.! #Messipic.twitter.com/r2ExzFbWDR— Kirti Dixit (@iamkirtidixit) June 27, 2016
Lionel Messi is the greatest of all time, but to hang up his boots for Argentina at 29 is disappointing. No Copa América and no World Cup.
— Liam Canning (@OffsideLiam) June 27, 2016
Fans reject Messi’s international retirement; demand a referendum on “Mexit”
— Binary Baba™ v3.1 (@0__1) June 27, 2016
The End. #messi#argentinapic.twitter.com/VPtTfMHedn
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 27, 2016