Lionel Messi has decided to draw down the curtains on his tragic international career. Messi’s retirement ends an international career filled with more heartache and ultimate failure than jubilation.

Following Argentina’s defeat to Chile on penalties, Messi himself failed to score a spot kick resulting in a 4-2 defeat to Chile at the Met Life Stadium.

“In the dressing room I thought that this was the end for me with the national team, it’s not for me. That’s the way I feel right now.” – Lionel Messi speaking to reporters after losing his fourth tournament finals with Argentina.

Messi’s retirement is bound to leave a sour taste, with many Argentinians feeling that the little genius has failed to live up to expectations. Messi has produced zero trophies for Argentina in four finals and extends the countries 23 year trophyless run.

Messi still stands as the countries all time leading goal scorer with 55 goals and 112 caps. Messi’s numbers will stand the test of time but his legacy extends beyond goals and assists, it is also focused on how much glory he brings to his country.

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