The captain of Argentina as official retired from national football.
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from country football after another shock defeat to Chile in the Copa America final.
The defeat became the second time in a row. It also made it the fourth defeat for Argentina in nine years.
Messi who 28 years old has only the Olympic Gold in 2008 as his only national silver ware.
Messi said; "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."
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'sover."
"I think this is best for everyone. First of all for me,and then for everyone. I think there's a lot of people who want this, who obviously are not satisfied, as we are not satisfied reaching a final and not winning it.
"It's very hard, but the decision is taken. Now I willnot try more and there will be no going back."
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