Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international duty after missing in a penalty shootout as Argentina lost a fourth major final in nine years. "It's not meant for me. For me the national team is over. I've done all I can, it hurts not to be a champion," the 29-year-old said after defeat by Chile at the Copa America. With Barcelona, Messi has won eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues. But his only major international honour is 2008 Olympic gold. Argentina were beaten 1-0 in the 2014 World Cup final by Germany before two Copa America final defeats by Chile on penalties. Messi was also on the losing side against Brazil in the 2007 Copa America final. "It's been four finals, I tried. It was the thing I wanted the most, but I couldn't get it, so I think it's over," he said. After Sunday's match finished 0-0 in 120 minutes, Chile won 4-2 on penalties. Messi's miss was Argentina's first attempt in the shootout and it ballooned over the bar after Sergio Romero had denied Chile's Arturo Vidal. Lucas Biglia also missed from 12 yards, with Chilean substitute Francisco Silva scoring the decisive spot-kick in the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Messi had scored five times at the tournament, including a superb free-kick in the semi-final to become his country's record scorer with 55 goals. For Barca he has scored 453 times in 531 games, including a La Liga record 312 goals. He has won the Ballon d'Or award for the world's best player five times. Messi made his debut for Argentina in 2005, going on to make 113 appearances. In 2014 he was named as the best player at the World Cup, with then-Fifa president Sepp Blatter saying he was "a little bit surprised" and Argentina legend Diego Maradona calling the decision "unfair". http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36637591 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
left winger 15,581 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 'I think it's over'. Wee drama queen. He'll be playing in the next WC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,457 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Wee poof Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Dummy right oot the pram because the other big boys took the nice trophy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabawsa 888 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Truly great players don't throw the towel in! Get real Lionel and man up for goodness sake! Wee drama queen :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 He's surely a contender for the prison world cup? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCPRANGERS1 2,997 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 So rather than roll up his sleeves and get on with it and have aright good go at the WC he throws his toys out the pram. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,671 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 What a wee bitch. Man the fuck up ya wee dwarf Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,630 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Wee poof. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I'm still drunk. Vamos Chilenos. Hijo de puta Messi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,624 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Thank fuck Warburton does attitude tests on players so we won't have this nobody at our Club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,508 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 He's pish anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I agree with Big Al's sentiments. Should just retire from football altogether tbh, while he's still the 3rd best player in the world. Neymar will replace him next season, Griezmann the season after that. Sad end to his career but at least he tried. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,671 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 At least he has his looks.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 4 minutes ago, The Godfather said: At least he has his looks.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
offminorthreat 1,467 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Tbf it's all because the Argies stopped wearing black shorts, I would quit too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,710 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 "I've done all I can." And people say Ronaldo's full of himself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I guess that settles who was the best of all time. Maradona led his country like a hero, unlike this wee surrender monkey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 21,632 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Ronaldo misses a penalty and responds by scoring 2 and assisting one to help his Country in the very next game. Messi misses a penalty and then completely abandons his Country due to his own ego. But aye, Messi' the team player and Ronaldo is all about himself Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,710 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Aguero following him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 21,632 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 34 minutes ago, Goianegra said: Aguero following him? And Mascherano Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 61,249 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 It could very well be that they are all just hurting after blowing it again..Time heals and all that. I fully expect him and the other reported deserters being at the next World Cup... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 No wonder, the full country targets him every time they fail yet out of all the players he is the one who puts in a proper shift every game. It was Higuains fault they lost, not his but of course they will all blame it on him. Its a good decision, I wouldn't play for them if I got treated the way I did, he is as well just focusing on club football now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 He'll miss the qualifiers then return for the big one in Russia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band of Brothers 10,303 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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