Lionel Messi has retired from international duty after missing in a penalty
shootout as Argentina lost a fourth major final in nine years.
"For me, the national team is over," he said after defeat by
Chile in the Copa America final. "I've done all I can. It hurts not to be
a champion."
Messi, 29, has won eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues with
Spanish side Barcelona.
But his only major international honour is Olympic gold at the 2008 Games.
As well as losing two Copa America finals on penalties to Chile, Messi was
in the Argentina side beaten 1-0 by Germany in the 2014 World Cup final.
Argentina and Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero said he hoped
Messi would "reflect" on his decision and reconsider.
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