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Lionel Messi retires from international football

By BBC
Sports News Lionel Messi retires from international football
JUN 27, 2016 LISTEN

Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 29, announced his retirement from international football after missing a penalty in the final of the Copa America against Chile.

"For me the national team is over. I've done all I can, it hurts not to be a champion," Messi said.

The 29-year-old was making his 112th appearance for Argentina since making his debut in 2005.

After the match finished 0-0 in 90 minutes, Chile won 4-2 on penalties for their second consecutive Copa title.

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